Senior Enterprise Risk Manager

Harvard Business Publishing; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Summer Fridays

Job summary

Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) invites applications for a Senior Program Manager, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to lead our enterprise-wide risk program. Reporting to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, you will partner with senior leaders to embed risk awareness into strategic planning and forecasting.

You will shape ERM frameworks, deliver risk dashboards for the Board, and guide governance and resilience initiatives across global operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience building or maturing risk management frameworks/programs in a complex organization
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate risk into business impact
• Executive presence and experience engaging with senior leadership and/or boards
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, legal or related field
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Risk Management: Drive the evolution of HBP’s ERM framework, including risk identification, signal tracking, assessment, prioritization, and monitoring across the organization.
• Enable Risk-Informed Decision-Making: Integrate ERM into business planning and financial forecasting processes to support more informed, risk-adjusted decisions across the organization.
• Assess Enterprise & Emerging Risks: Evaluate key risks impacting HBP’s strategy and performance, including AI-driven disruption, cybersecurity, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and global market dynamics.
• Deliver Executive & Board Reporting: Develop clear, concise risk dashboards and reports for senior leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee, highlighting key insights, trends, and recommendations.
• Strengthen Risk Culture & Governance: Provide tools, guidance, and training to foster a consistent, risk-aware culture and strengthen enterprise governance practices.
• Support Resilience & Preparedness: Provide leadership and contribution to crisis management, business continuity, and organizational resilience planning in coordination with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk framework development

Job description

Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) invites applications for a Senior Program Manager, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to lead our enterprise-wide risk program. Reporting to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, you will partner with senior leaders to embed risk awareness into strategic planning and forecasting.

You will shape ERM frameworks, deliver risk dashboards for the Board, and guide governance and resilience initiatives across global operations.