Head of Risk Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Switzerland.

📋 Description

• Define, implement, and continuously enhance the global Risk Management framework, policies, procedures, and governance processes.

• Spearhead the company's risk management strategy in alignment with business goals and long-term growth aspirations.

• Collaborate with Business Units and leadership teams on risk-informed decision-making during tendering, project execution, and strategic initiatives.

• Oversee Risk Review and Project Review processes.

• Assess enterprise risk exposure and incorporate lessons learned throughout the organization.

• Deliver risk reporting, insights, and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team.

• Ensure adherence to governance, risk policy, and authorization framework through KPIs, business intelligence tools, and management reporting.

• Improve risk management methodologies, tools, processes, and organizational practices.

• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Hitachi Corporate, GEM Sector, Business Unit leadership, customers, and industry peers.

• Create a competency framework for the global Risk Management community and promote a risk-aware culture.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and development for risk management professionals.

• Uphold ethical conduct, integrity, governance, and compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Law, or a related field.

• Extensive experience in Risk Management, Sales, Tendering, Project Management, Contract Management, or similar disciplines.

• Demonstrated experience in an international, project-focused business environment.

• Profound understanding of enterprise risk management, governance frameworks, and business controls.

• Strong commercial and financial insight.

• Experience in influencing senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams.

• Comprehensive knowledge of project execution, contract management, financial performance, and margin protection strategies.

• Proven track record in leading organizational improvement initiatives and driving change in complex global settings.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

• Additional languages are considered an advantage.

• Willingness to undergo background or security checks as required by the role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.

• Pre-employment background screening conducted in accordance with applicable laws.

• Additional background or security screenings where required by the role and legally permissible.