STEP Risk & Dependency Manager

STEP Risk & Dependency Manager focuses on leading risk strategy & governance: develop and implement best-in-class risk management frameworks, aligned to programme complexity and pace.

What the role involves

• Leading Risk Strategy & Governance: Develop and implement best-in-class risk management frameworks, aligned to programme complexity and pace.
• Driving Dependency & Integration Management: Ensure critical interdependencies are clearly mapped, managed, and aligned to delivery milestones.
• Strengthen Assurance & Controls: Lead audits, reviews, and continuous improvement to ensure robust programme governance.
• Executive Reporting: Deliver high-quality risk insights, dashboards, and analysis to senior leaders and governance bodies.
• Champion Risk Culture: Promote proactive risk identification, ownership, and mitigation across the programme.

Skills and requirements

• Strong understanding of risk management standards (ISO 31000, HMT Orange Book, APM, PMBOK).
• Experience in leading programme, project or enterprise risk management, within a complex or regulated environment.
• Relevant qualification, e.g. APM Risk level 2.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, uncertainty, and complexity in project delivery.

Additional role context

• Manage resources, and mentor risk professionals across the function.
• Influence Strategic Decisions: Provide expert advice to senior leaders within STEP and the wider UK Fusion Energy Enterprise.
• Proven leadership experience in risk management within complex programmes or portfolios.