Director, Enterprise Risk Management

James Hardie - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

As the Director of Enterprise Risk Management at James Hardie, you will be responsible for shaping and leading the organization's risk management strategy. This pivotal role involves collaborating with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to ensure that the enterprise risk management (ERM) program aligns with strategic objectives. You will develop governance frameworks, implement technology tools, and manage a dedicated team to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring business continuity and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and direct the design, implementation, and management of the ERM program.
• Collaborate with the Chief Legal Counsel and executive leadership to integrate risk considerations into strategic planning and operations.
• Partner with risk leaders to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks.
• Facilitate the development of risk appetite statements and enterprise risk tolerances.
• Work with internal risk management functions to ensure a cohesive approach to risk management.
• Prepare and present quarterly updates to executive management.
• Lead and develop a team of ERM specialists, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovations in risk management.
• Conduct regular testing of Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred fields include Business Management, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics.
• 10 years in Enterprise Risk Management, with global experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ERM and business continuity frameworks is essential; preferred if such experience is in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence and lead change.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint for high-quality presentations.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred certifications include Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certified ISO 22301 Business Continuity Manager (CBCM), and others.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Paid jury duty
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave