At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the creation of a modern risk management framework and oversee global safety strategies.
- Company: Join Trimble, a world-class technology pioneer with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: High-visibility role with opportunities to influence executive decisions and drive change.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by transforming risk management into a strategic advantage.
- Qualifications: 8-12+ years in Enterprise Risk Management with strong leadership and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Are you a forward‑thinking leader ready to design, build, and spearhead a modern, integrated risk function from the ground up? Trimble is looking for a strategic Director of Enterprise Risk Management to establish and operationalise our global risk framework across top risk governance, emerging threats, business continuity, and global safety. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board, you will leverage data, automation, and AI to transform risk awareness into a strategic advantage for a world‑class technology pioneer.
What Makes This Role Great
This role offers a unique, high‑visibility opportunity to build Trimble’s modern enterprise risk framework from scratch, combining data‑driven automation with strategic oversight of global safety, crisis management, and insurance strategy.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and mature a scalable Enterprise Risk Management framework to identify and prioritise top global enterprise risks.
- Monitor and analyse complex emerging risks including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity adjacencies, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical factors.
- Own and modernise the global Business Continuity Planning program and create responsive enterprise‑wide crisis management playbooks.
- Provide strategic executive oversight for global safety, security standards, and the company’s macro insurance and risk transfer strategy.
- Build a technology‑enabled risk function by leveraging data analytics, automation, and AI to enhance risk visibility and executive decision‑making.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 8 to 12+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Risk Management, corporate strategy, or a related global risk leadership field.
- Proven track record of successfully building, designing, or significantly maturing an ERM program within a complex global organisation.
- Deep expertise establishing enterprise‑wide business continuity planning, crisis management frameworks, and operational risk structures.
- Exceptional cross‑functional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority.
- Strong analytical background with experience utilizing data, automation tools, or AI platforms to optimise risk or operational functions.
Bonus Points For
- Advanced degrees or professional risk management certifications (such as CRM, FRM, or PRM).
- Direct experience leading risk maturity initiatives during rapid corporate digital transformations or shifts to AI‑driven business models.
Logistics
- Location: London, UK
- Travel Requirement: 15%
Director of Enterprise Risk employer: Trimble Inc.
Trimble Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in Newcastle upon Tyne, where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and growth opportunities within the rapidly evolving construction technology sector, alongside a supportive team environment that values customer engagement and professional development. With a focus on digital solutions, Trimble empowers its staff to make a meaningful impact in the industry while enjoying a rewarding career path.
