Sr. Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is responsible for managing the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of Valmont's ERM program to proactively identify, assess, monitor, and report on the company's strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks. This role is crucial in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the organization, and partners closely with leaders across the enterprise to integrate risk considerations into decision-making and ensure alignment with Valmont's strategy and risk appetite. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, experience in a manufacturing environment, hold a Certified Risk Manager certification, and be proficient in ERM software (AuditBoard). The Senior Manager will provide critical support to the SVP, Investor Relations & Treasurer in preparing ERM reports for executive leadership and the Board of Directors' Audit Committee.

This position will partner directly with Valmont's business leaders to make valuable recommendations, and play an influential role in refining Valmont's risk management capability. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, show a clear ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, and be able to quickly gain an understanding of Valmont's products and the rules and regulations under which we operate. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer. This role requires 10 - 15% domestic travel, including potential site visits.

Essential functions include :

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the company's risk register, ensuring that all key risks are identified, documented, assessed, and monitored.
• Work with department heads and process owners to update the risk register regularly.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the department on the company's ERM software platform (e.g., AuditBoard).
• Manage user access, configure system settings, customize workflows, and ensure data integrity.
• Provide training and support to users on the effective use of the ERM software.
• Work closely with the SVP, Investor Relations and Treasurer to plan, coordinate, and facilitate risk assessments across various departments and business units.
• Work with stakeholders to identify potential risks, evaluate their likelihood and impact, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present regular risk reports to management and the risk committee.
• Develop and continue to evaluate key risk indicators (KRIs) and dashboards to monitor risk exposures and trends.
• Ensure that reports are accurate, timely, and provide valuable insights into the company's risk profile.
• Assist in the ongoing development and enhancement of the company's ERM framework, ensuring alignment with industry best practices (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000) and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including commercial, operations, engineering, procurement, EHS, legal, transportation, HR, IT, finance, Sustainability, and internal audit to ensure that risk management is integrated into key business processes.
• Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation plans and track their effectiveness, and follow up with risk owners to ensure that action plans are being executed as planned.
• Stay abreast of emerging risks and trends that could impact the company, such as changes in the regulatory landscape, economic conditions, or technological advancements.
• Promote a risk-aware culture within the organization by developing and delivering risk management training programs and communicating risk-related information to employees.
• Work with the SVP, IR and Treasurer and VP, Internal Audit to coordinate risk management and internal audit activities, ensuring efficient and effective coverage of key risks.

Other important details about the role include :

Required qualifications of a Sr. Manager-level candidate include :

Highly qualified candidates will also possess :

Working environment and physical efforts include :

Work is typically performed in an office environment. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods and frequently uses hands and arms while working on the computer. Minimal physical effort is required, with occasional travel expectations. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Minimal lifting up to 15 pounds is occasionally required.

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following :

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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