Senior Project Risk Manager

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we're building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen.
If you share our passion but don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow.
At Stegra, we're not just building a plant, we're proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you.

Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life.

What You'll Do
Right now, we are looking for a
Senior Project Risk Manager
. In this role you will report to our
Project Risk and Opportunity Lead
and sit within our
Project Delivery
function.

The role requires excellent personal and interpersonal skills, and you will be at the core of our project delivery team, working across the full lifecycle of greenfield and brownfield projects. A role which supports all aspects of risk management ensuring that both qualitative and quantitative risk insights guide decision-making and delivery planning. This role requires a strong background in capital projects, excellent facilitation skills, and the ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams.

Specific to this role, the day-to-day tasks will include the following but as we are a growing company with very little silos between teams, other tasks might be included as well.

• Develop and implement risk plans for capital projects across all lifecycle phases (FEL1 to execution).
• Facilitate structured assessments, project risk workshops, technical and non-technical. Update of risk registers, support risk and action owners, and verify mitigation activities.
• Plan and facilitate Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) workshops and model capital risk profiles.
• Perform integrated cost and schedule Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) using industry tools such as Safran Risk and @RISK.
• Oversee maintain, monitor, and analyze project risk registers to ensure proactive mitigation and alignment with project objectives.
• Support risk-based decision-making at both the project and program level through clear communication methods.
• Provide coaching and training to project teams on risk principles and methods, and collaborate closely with project functions such as Planning, Cost, HSE, and Engineering to embed risk management into project systems and culture.
• Assess internal and external project environments to tailor and implement project-specific risk management plans.
• Configure project risk structures (registers, matrices, breakdowns), and lead facilitation of workshops to develop project risk profiles.
• Lead specialized risk reviews (procurement, contract, change, and hazard studies), oversee decision analysis and value assessments, manage reporting to internal and external stakeholders, and ensure integration of risk into project controls.
• Support project close-out by documenting lessons learned and ensure alignment with ISO-based risk framework
• Liaise with the Risk and Opportunities Lead regarding risk practice application and best practices.

What You'll Bring
You're curious and believe that real progress happens when we work together. You're not afraid to challenge old ways of thinking - and you treat others with respect while doing it. At Stegra, we value people who take initiative, build trust, and help create a workplace where everyone can do their best.

We welcome applicants who may not meet all formal qualification requirements but bring strong, relevant experience and a proven ability to perform in similar roles. Demonstrated capability and practical project risk management experience will be considered equally alongside formal education or certifications.

• Degree in Project Management, Risk Management, Engineering, or related field, with professional certification (e.g. PMI-RMP, PMP, MoR, Prince2, AACE DRMP).
• 15+ years of experience in project or risk management within capital-intensive industries (energy, mining, infrastructure, etc.).
• Proven facilitation skills in leading risk workshops and strategic assessments with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in quantitative risk analysis using Monte Carlo simulations and tools like Safran Risk, @RISK, or Primavera Risk Analysis.
• Understanding of project risk management grounded in international standards such as ISO 31000, ISO 31010, and IEC 62198, as well as frameworks including PRAM, PMI PMBOK, and the AACEI TCM 7.1 Framework and recommended practices.
• Skilled in integrating risk insights across cost estimating, scheduling, procurement, and project controls.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Swedish is a plus), with strong interpersonal abilities and coaching experience in risk management practices
• Considered a plus if you have experience conducting technical risk reviews, including HAZOPs, What-If analyses, design and constructability reviews, and interface hazard studies.

Benefits At Stegra
At Stegra, you'll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We're building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive.

You'll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it's permits, housing or other practical matters. You can also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature.

Read More About Benefits At Stegra Here.
This is Stegra
Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will be water and heat.

By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But this is just the beginning. Our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize industries beyond steel, paving the way for a cleaner future.

Our Stockholm Office
Our modern Stockholm office is located on Norra Stationsgatan, close to Karolinska University Hospital in central Stockholm. Here, you'll find a bright, collaborative workspace where cross-functional teams connect, share ideas, and drive progress. Whether you're visiting regularly or working hybrid, you'll be part of a vibrant office culture with easy access to the city's energy and amenities.

*Founded in 2020, Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel) was created with the purpose to decarbonize hard-to-abate industry. Construction of our first project – an integrated plant producing green hydrogen, green iron and green steel – is well underway in Boden, Sweden. Slashing emissions using green hydrogen and renewable electricity, we're starting a clean industrial revolution. Steel is just the beginning.

We are building a diverse and rapidly growing team spread across our site and offices in Boden and Stockholm, targeting close to 1500 employees by the end of 2025. Together, we focus on delivering green impact – for our people, customers, investors, society and planet.*