Director - Risk Management, Electronics

Lear Corporation • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

The Risk Management Lead will serve as a central leader in defining and driving a comprehensive risk management strategy across the Electronics business. This role will establish and maintain the Electronics segment-wide risk management process and policy, act as a repository of risk-related information including external risks, supplier / customer risk contractual terms. The leader will develop digital tools and decision frameworks that empower distributed program leadership to make informed, aligned decisions.

This role will lead a small, agile team and requires a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills, operational knowledge, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive proactive initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a “connector” across functions, a builder of systems, and a champion of risk-informed decision making.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, program management, purchasing or a related business role.
• The ideal candidate will be a “connector” across functions, a builder of systems, and a champion of risk-informed decision making.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise or segment-level risk management frameworks.
• Strong background partnering across cross-functional teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Proven ability to translate risk analysis into clear decision frameworks and executive-level recommendations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong executive presence and ability to report out to senior company leaders on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Define, interpret, and implement standardized risk management processes and policies applied to Electronics that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Enable the development of forward-looking risk mitigation plans tailored to individual program circumstances, grounded in centralized assessments.
• Create scalable decision frameworks that allow program teams to act autonomously while staying aligned with centralized risk assessments and policies.
• Interface with sustainability, legal, compliance, purchasing, supply chain planning, and program teams to gather and synthesize risk intelligence relevant to the electronics business.
• Serve as a resource for program managers on complex or escalated risk topics and support customer-facing discussions as needed.
• Support senior leadership by framing high-impact or complex decisions with clear risk-based analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor adherence to newly developed policies and processes, acting as an internal auditor and advisor to ensure consistent execution.
• Lead the design and deployment of digital solutions to identify, track, and mitigate risks across programs, suppliers, and customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director