Sr. Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Carhartt•Dearborn, MI

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) leads the development and execution of an enterprise-wide risk framework and strategy across all global business units, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and operational resilience. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role enables informed decision-making, fosters a risk-aware culture, and provides governance and oversight across strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risk domains.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, audit or related areas in global organizations. Executive board level reporting experience a plus.
Minimum of 6 years of leadership experience with a track record of developing and attracting talent.
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and deep knowledge of ERM processes and standards (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000)
Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilize outstanding influencing skills, and demonstrate strong senior-level communication skills
Analytical and creative problem solver with outstanding critical thinking skills
Adapts quickly to evolving business needs and confidently navigates ambiguity to mitigate brand risk
Proven ability to work in a complicated and fast paced business environment with a strong sense of urgency for high priority items
Dedicated, self-motivated, proactive and high energy individual with a strong desire to exceed expectations

Nice To Haves

advanced degree (MBA, MPA, JD) preferred.
Certified Risk Management Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy and governance frameworks, designing integrated policies and implementing robust, scalable processes to manage a broad spectrum of risks, including cybersecurity, operational, financial, compliance, functional, reputational, and strategic risks.
Coach, mentor and develop Risk Management Team.
Oversee enterprise-wide risk assessments, scenario planning, and stress testing to proactively identify current and emerging risks. Develop short, medium, and long-term risk profiles, and maintain dynamic, up-to-date risk registers and dashboards that support real-time visibility and informed executive decision-making.
Define and operationalize risk appetite frameworks and escalation protocols, ensuring risk is embedded in enterprise performance monitoring and strategic planning processes.
Foster enterprise collaboration, partnering with business units, and cross functional partners including Finance, Strategy, Transformation, Communications, Legal/Compliance and IT to evaluate and strengthen mitigation strategies, design effective internal controls, and embed ERM principles into core operations across global and local contexts.
Lead crisis management and business continuity efforts, overseeing the implementation of resilience programs, disaster recovery plans, and enterprise crisis simulations. Drive organizational preparedness and ensure timely, coordinated responses to disruptive events.
Provide strategic insights to executive leadership and the Board, delivering clear, actionable risk intelligence that supports governance, resource prioritization, and long-term business resilience.
Champion a strong risk culture through enterprise-wide training, communication, and change management initiatives. Build organizational capabilities by mentoring cross-functional teams and promoting shared ownership of risk.
Implement and optimize GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) systems, leveraging data analytics, predictive modeling, and trend analysis to support proactive risk management and enhance decision quality. Continuously improve reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics capabilities.

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