Enterprise Risk Management Lead

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Enterprise Risk Management Lead and agent of change, you will design and drive the systems that translate City Council’s vision into measurable action by identifying and mitigating corporate risks. You will serve as an expert advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, integrating enterprise risk management into the corporation’s strategic management system to improve strategic and corporate decision-making.

Requirements

A University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or other related studies
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of strategic/operational risk management, business planning, performance management, strategy or policy development and leadership and project management experience
Extensive knowledge of enterprise risk management, strategic planning approaches, best practices and applications
System-level experience designing scalable solutions that account for varying levels of strategic maturity and capacity across an organization
Experience with process analysis, development and improvement
Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
Critical thinking skills and an ability to challenge existing processes
Ability to analyze complex technical information and make timely decisions
Proven planning and organizational skills to manage program/project delivery
Demonstrated expertise in facilitation of groups with competing interests and priorities
Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills with experience in solving complex and sensitive issues
Thorough understanding of strategic planning, municipal governance and governing, and executive decision-making
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact well with a diverse group of executives, colleagues, staff and citizens
Strong written communication and presentation skills, including report writing
Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong relationships and work in a collaborative, integrated manner

Nice To Haves

An MBA or other Masters Degree in a related field would be considered an asset
Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) designation
Certification or coursework/training in strategic planning; financial management; public administration; project management; performance measures and analytics; change management; or other leadership training would be an asset

Responsibilities

Leads corporate systems for enterprise risk management to ensure City services and initiatives address Council’s strategic priorities
Drives enterprise-wide adoption of risk management tools, reporting and decision-making processes
Directs reporting on strategic and organizational risks to senior leadership and Council
Collaborates with peers, teams and senior leaders to identify and define corporate and strategic risks
Designs and delivers learning resources, including workshops, manuals, and dashboards, to embed risk management practices across the organization
Monitors and assesses organizational maturity and uses it to inform implementation, learning and change management initiatives
Develops evidence-based tools, resources and processes using best practice research, jurisdictional scans, and current-state analysis tailored to the City’s maturity
Integrates enterprise risk management into the City’s strategic management framework, ensuring functional links between foresight, business planning, policy and strategy development and performance reporting
Manages stakeholder partnerships with Department and Branch leadership to build capacity for using risk management information to inform decision-making