Policy & Governance Lead, Enterprise Risk & Compliance

Metropolitan Council; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council is seeking a Manager, Policies and Procedures in the Regional Administration Division. The role leads policy and procedure governance across the Risk and Compliance function and supervises the Policy and Procedure staff.

You will design and implement enterprise policy frameworks, coordinate with HR, legal, and business units, and report metrics to senior leadership. This hybrid Minnesota-based position offers a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, compliance, public policy, public administration, or audit with supervisory or management experience.
• Degree in accounting, finance, business, or public administration.
• Ability to lead policy and procedure programs across departments and align with governance goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Council policy and procedure activities to ensure they are effective, compliant, and up to date.
• Design and implement an enterprise-wide policy on policies.
• Manage policy lifecycle, governance, and related technology.
• Coordinate policy acknowledgments and attestations.
• Collaborate with HR, General Counsel, Communications, and business units on policy initiatives.
• Report program metrics and provide strategic insights to leadership.
• Oversee Risk and Compliance staff, including supervision and performance management.
• Coordinate with internal controls and governance tools to support enterprise risk management.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Policy management

Governance

Project management

Staff supervision

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Public Administration

Tools

Workiva Policy & Procedures Module

Job description

The Metropolitan Council is seeking a Manager, Policies and Procedures in the Regional Administration Division. The role leads policy and procedure governance across the Risk and Compliance function and supervises the Policy and Procedure staff.

You will design and implement enterprise policy frameworks, coordinate with HR, legal, and business units, and report metrics to senior leadership. This hybrid Minnesota-based position offers a comprehensive compensation package.