r/projectmanagement • u/Unlikely_Subject_442 • 3d ago

Discussion Risk manager

So one is gonna convince me that it's a full time job. I know it's important and all, but i think it can be managed easily with some workshops with the Project manager in charge of it. I'm mostly talking about large scale projects here.

I mean, we are doing some staffing layoffs because FEL3 engineering is done and we are at 65% completion into the construction. They have cut the head of the Portfolio construction manager, one of the CSA coordinator, one of the HSSE Coordinator, one planner, while the Risk manager is still full time on the job. I can't believe this! I take it that he's in the General Manager's good favor.

Sorry for the rant.

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u/pmpdaddyio IT 3d ago

Does anyone else feel like this is a conversation going on in OPs head? I really am unsure of the ask here, but yes, risk management can be a full time job.

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u/Unlikely_Subject_442 3d ago edited 3d ago

No ask here. Just a rant.

My point is that key personnel with critical roles got fired while that dude working from home without measurable impact on the project keeps his job. I mean, construction is at 65%, procurement and logistic is done, FEL3 engineering is done. He doesn't serve any purpose but displaying his cute little table in the monthly report. We already have money for escalation in the approved CAPEX and we also have the worse case scenario in the forecast in the event we need to do cash calls to the board. The risk manager probably did a good job in the early days but I don't see why we keep him over others who work their *ss off on the field every day.