Position Description
Sr. Manager, Risk/Business Continuity
Serco-NA has an immediate need for a Senior Manager, Risk & Business Continuity opportunity to join our team at our Corporate Headquarters in Herndon, VA. We are seeking a strategic hands-on risk leader, with the exceptional ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with all levels of stakeholders, ideally in roles of similar complexity. Use your collaborative and consultative approach, to partner with your stakeholders to build the maturity of risk management practices. If you thrive in a fast-paced challenging environment this is the job for you!
Our Senior Risk Manager plays a key role in assisting in the design and implementation of Serco's risk culture across the North America division as well as measuring and reporting on its effectiveness. Close links will be established with other corporate functions, including Legal, Controls, Compliance and ERM to ensure an integrated and efficient approach to the management of risk. You will ensure that all Risk Management activity operates efficiently and demonstrates value add by providing continuous improvement to the division. Key requirements for success in this role are the ability to drive change, to influence, motivate and deliver through others and the personal and professional determination to ensure fully integrated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function across all aspects of division activities.
In this role you will:
Work collaboratively with executive management and the Group ERM function to implement the strategic approach to Risk within the North America division in line with overall policy, and in support of the ERM journey.
Work with Risk Owners at the Executive, Corporate Function and Contracts levels; serve as Risk subject matter expert in support of 120+ contracts
Accountable for the implementation of Risk Policies including integration and embedding of risk management activities across the North America division and across the 3 Lines of Dfense model.
Regularly maintain and track the top risks facing Serco and brief status at Senior Leadership and Board levels
Support Risk Owners and SMEs in their risk assessments and the development of the overall Serco risk register
Maintain and ensure operations of bottoms up risk process and escalation in each Business Unit to enable focus on most critical risks at each level (contract, Business Unit and Executive)
Develop and deliver in person and online Risk training sessions to people across the company charged with Risk Management responsibilities - to include people on our contracts, corporate functions and senior management
Drive excellence in risk reporting methodology and in preparation of reports for divisional management and input into upward reporting.
Set in place a culture of continuous improvement working collaboratively with global Serco divisions (including improvements to business processes and tools)
Lead and drive best practice in risk by integrating learnings and directing change through fellow functional leads, business, sector and risk colleagues.
Qualifications
To be successful in the role you will have;
Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years' experience in related field.
Specific experience in risk in a multinational and/or similarly diverse service organization and a wide and detailed understanding of risk matters
Ability to effectively communicate with and influence colleagues at all levels.
Good understanding of the corporate needs of organizations of similar size and breadth in the areas of risk management, ideally with ERM experience.
Knowledgeable in the impact of risk in a business as well demonstrating a specific understanding of risk process theories/practices, with the ability to deliver operational deployment in practice.
Diplomatic and collaborative manner with the deep technical knowledge and drive to successfully influence change through influence and persuasion.
Experience managing and coordinating teams in a matrix environment and setting, directing and successfully achieving objectives.
Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage multiple streams of works simultaneously.
Proven aptitude to adapt to changing business environment between detail execution and high-level strategic thinking
Ability to work independently, productively, and part of a team
PMP certification preferred.
If you are a strategic hands-on risk leader, with the exceptional ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with all levels of stakeholders and want to work for a great company, apply now for immediate consideration!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Serco Americas has over 9,000 employees and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at Serco. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying our workforce (Race/ Color/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ Religion/ National Origin/ Disability/ Vets).
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .
If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
COVID-19 Regulations: Serco complies with all applicable COVID-19 requirements. This may require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, provide attestations regarding vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, or satisfy other conditions of employment that Serco deems appropriate, and employees may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test results as a condition of employment (except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation).
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ID 49918
Recruiting Location : Location US-VA-Herndon
Category Risk Management
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance None
Telework Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position
