Enterprise Risk Management Manager

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Manager of Enterprise Risk Management is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive, enterprise‑wide risk management program that proactively connects risk and opportunity with performance. The role focuses on building scalable ERM frameworks that identify, assess, prioritize, and monitor strategic, financial, operational, regulatory, and emerging risks, while aligning risk management practices with corporate strategy and policies.
Through structured governance, advanced risk analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration, the role translates complex risk information into clear, actionable insights that support executive decision‑making, capital allocation, and long-term organizational resilience. This position serves as a key integrator across business units, ensuring risk management is embedded into strategic planning, transformation initiatives, and ongoing enterprise operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, or related field.
• 8 - 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk, , risk financing, or compliance.
• Proven leadership in designing and executing enterprise risk management programs.
• Demonstrated experience with COSO ERM / ISO 31000 frameworks.
• Proven experience with board-level reporting and executive stakeholder engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA, MS Engineering, or related field) preferred.
• Professional certifications in risk management or compliance are a plus.
• Experience supporting project financing and complex capital projects preferred including familiarity with project management tools (MS Dynamics, Primavera P6).
• Experience with GRC systems (ServiceNow, Intelex, Riskonnect) preferred.
• Experience with financial and risk data tools (At Risk, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously mature a holistic Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program that aligns with organizational objectives, regulatory expectations, and leading practices in risk governance.
• Establish a structured ERM framework that enables consistent identification, evaluation, response, monitoring, and reporting of enterprise risks across the organization.
• Develop and maintain an ERM roadmap that advances program maturity, enhances risk awareness, and strengthens risk‑informed decision‑making at all levels of the enterprise.
• Lead enterprise‑wide risk identification efforts to surface strategic, financial, operational, regulatory, technological, and emerging risks that could impact performance and long‑term objectives.
• Facilitate cross‑functional engagement with key stakeholders to build consensus on the organization’s most critical risks and opportunities.
• Oversee qualitative and quantitative risk assessment processes, evaluating likelihood, impact, velocity, and mitigation effectiveness to establish a prioritized enterprise risk profile.
• Strengthen enterprise risk governance by aligning ERM processes with corporate policies, risk tolerance thresholds, and governance structures.
• Support executive leadership and board‑level engagement through forward-looking risk reporting, clear articulation of risk trade‑offs, and insights on emerging and cross-enterprise risks.
• Integrate risk management practices into strategic planning, business initiatives, and enterprise decision‑making processes to ensure risks and opportunities are considered in a unified, consistent manner.
• Implement the execution and evolve the maturity of the Enterprise Risk Management framework aligned with COSO and/or ISO 31000 standards
• Advance the use of risk analytics, metrics, and scenario analysis to enhance understanding of risk exposure and uncertainty.
• Apply risk quantification and scenario‑based analysis, where appropriate, to inform strategic planning, capital allocation, and evaluation of risk mitigation return on investment.
• Employ simulation techniques to quantify cost and schedule impacts of project execution.
• Support the development and use of key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor risk trends, mitigation effectiveness, and changes in the risk landscape.
• Facilitate the development of risk response and mitigation plans for top enterprise risks, ensuring accountability, clarity of ownership, and alignment to root causes.
• Establish ongoing monitoring and reporting processes that provide leadership with a consolidated, enterprise‑wide view of risk exposure and trends.
• Ensure risk information is communicated in a clear, decision‑oriented manner that enables timely and informed executive action.
• Partner with leaders across finance, operations, legal, compliance, and other functions to embed risk management into day‑to‑day operations and strategic initiatives.
• Promote a risk‑aware culture by enhancing understanding of enterprise risks, and the role of ERM in achieving organizational objectives.
• Provide guidance and training to leaders and stakeholders on ERM concepts, governance expectations, and the strategic value of risk‑informed decision‑making.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees