Join Us as the Aviation Capital Portfolio Risk Manager — Help Shape the Future of SEA Airport

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for managing risk in large-scale infrastructure projects? At SEA (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport), we’re looking for an experienced Aviation Capital Portfolio Risk Manager to play a key leadership role in safeguarding and optimizing our multibillion-dollar aviation capital improvements portfolio.

In this high-impact position, you’ll support the Aviation Capital Portfolio Director by providing a comprehensive, forward-looking approach to risk management — helping ensure our projects deliver on time, on budget, and in alignment with our strategic vision.

• You will lead a proactive, portfolio-wide approach to identifying, analyzing, and managing risks across Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s (SEA) aviation capital improvement projects.
• You will ensure risks are integrated into project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling to align with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s strategic goals and maximize project success.
• You will develop and maintain a dynamic risk register and deliver monthly risk dashboards to inform executive decision-making.
• You will build and manage a centralized repository of risk evaluations and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• You will establish and implement a comprehensive risk management process, covering risk planning, identification, analysis, response, and reporting.
• You will integrate risk management with program and project controls functions, working closely with cost estimation, scheduling, change control, and performance reporting teams.
• You will identify threats to project delivery—such as financial exposure and delays—and develop mitigation strategies, policies, and procedures.
• You will train project managers and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) team, to ensure risks are addressed during project coordination and implementation.

• Experienced - You have six (6) years of risk management experience applying risk identification techniques on large construction project portfolios, including at least three (3) years leading such portfolios, ideally in infrastructure.
• Licenses/Certification - You possess a RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) or PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), and/or a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP). If not already held, PMI-RMP must be obtained within 6 months of hire. 
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Analytical – You evaluate complex risk scenarios using advanced qualitative and quantitative methods, such as Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity analysis. You develop mitigation strategies that align with project goals and support informed decision-making.
• Interpersonal – You collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders by combining technical expertise with strong relationship-building skills. You build trust, resolve competing interests, and foster alignment to support project success.
• Problem Solver – You identify and address risks quickly and strategically, applying structured methods to resolve issues such as contract disputes, cost overruns, or schedule delays in high-pressure environments.
• Effective Communicator – You translate complex risk data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences, from technical teams to executives, using reports, dashboards, and presentations to drive alignment and transparency.

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. 
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.