Director, Enterprise Risk
Digital Realty, Dallas, TX, United States
Your Role
The Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) plays a critical leadership role in advancing Digital Realty’s global risk strategy. Partnering closely with the VP of Risk Management & Insurance and senior leadership, this role helps shape enterprise‑wide risk and resilience strategies and leads the execution of those strategies across the organization.
Director, Enterprise Risk Management Location: Dallas, TX – Hybrid
What You’ll Do
Lead the implementation of enterprise risk strategies in partnership with operational and executive leadership.
Enhance and operationalize Digital Realty’s ERM framework and methodology, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
Oversee the annual enterprise risk cycle, including identification, assessment, prioritization, and risk response planning.
Maintain a comprehensive risk taxonomy spanning strategic, operational, technology, financial, regulatory, and ESG‑related risks.
Co‑develop governance and reporting strategies and deliver ERM reporting to senior leadership, the Audit Committee, and the Board.
Support the development and maintenance of KRIs, KPIs, and risk analytics aligned with risk appetite and performance targets.
Drive consistency and quality in operational risk assessments across global teams.
Partner with Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance, ESG, and Information Security to strengthen governance and oversight.
Prepare materials and minutes for quarterly Executive Risk & Compliance Committee meetings.
Advise business units on risk mitigation strategies and lead execution of action plans.
Facilitate risk workshops, scenario planning sessions, and strategic risk discussions.
Co‑develop and execute long term ERM and resilience roadmaps and enhance tools, processes, policies, and training.
Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends relevant to digital infrastructure.
Promote a risk‑aware culture through education and stakeholder engagement.
Evaluate and implement risk technology solutions to support automation, analytics, and reporting.
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in ERM, operational risk, or a related discipline.
Experience developing and maturing enterprise risk strategies in large, complex global organizations.
Hands on experience using ERM/GRC software for risk assessment programs; ServiceNow experience is a plus.
Proven ability to develop executiveand board level reports.
Strong knowledge of ERM frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000).
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive reporting skills.
Demonstrated influence and collaboration capabilities across all levels, including executives and global stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills and structured problem solving abilities.
Preferred
Experience in data centers, technology infrastructure, cloud, telecommunications, or real estate.
Professional certifications (CRM, ARM, CRMP, CERA, CPA, CIA).
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST), business continuity standards, and ESG risk concepts.
A Bit About Us Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) methodology for powering innovation and managing Data Gravity challenges. With 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries, we connect customers to the data communities that matter most.
Learn more at digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
What We Can Offer You Our rapidly evolving business sector gives you the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team working together to meet the changing needs of global customers. You’ll join a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work, collaborate with colleagues from across the business, and influence how we operate.
Health and Safety Safety is foundational to everything we do. From safeguarding lives to protecting assets and data, our commitment to excellence drives our safety culture. Every member of Team Digital embraces a relentless pursuit of working safely. Together we are Safely Powering Progress.
Our Compensation Philosophy Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Our compensation philosophy centers on rewarding employees for achieving results aligned with the company’s goals and values.
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Director, Enterprise Risk Management Location: Dallas, TX – Hybrid
What You’ll Do
Lead the implementation of enterprise risk strategies in partnership with operational and executive leadership.
Enhance and operationalize Digital Realty’s ERM framework and methodology, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
Oversee the annual enterprise risk cycle, including identification, assessment, prioritization, and risk response planning.
Maintain a comprehensive risk taxonomy spanning strategic, operational, technology, financial, regulatory, and ESG‑related risks.
Co‑develop governance and reporting strategies and deliver ERM reporting to senior leadership, the Audit Committee, and the Board.
Support the development and maintenance of KRIs, KPIs, and risk analytics aligned with risk appetite and performance targets.
Drive consistency and quality in operational risk assessments across global teams.
Partner with Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance, ESG, and Information Security to strengthen governance and oversight.
Prepare materials and minutes for quarterly Executive Risk & Compliance Committee meetings.
Advise business units on risk mitigation strategies and lead execution of action plans.
Facilitate risk workshops, scenario planning sessions, and strategic risk discussions.
Co‑develop and execute long term ERM and resilience roadmaps and enhance tools, processes, policies, and training.
Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends relevant to digital infrastructure.
Promote a risk‑aware culture through education and stakeholder engagement.
Evaluate and implement risk technology solutions to support automation, analytics, and reporting.
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in ERM, operational risk, or a related discipline.
Experience developing and maturing enterprise risk strategies in large, complex global organizations.
Hands on experience using ERM/GRC software for risk assessment programs; ServiceNow experience is a plus.
Proven ability to develop executiveand board level reports.
Strong knowledge of ERM frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000).
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive reporting skills.
Demonstrated influence and collaboration capabilities across all levels, including executives and global stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills and structured problem solving abilities.
Preferred
Experience in data centers, technology infrastructure, cloud, telecommunications, or real estate.
Professional certifications (CRM, ARM, CRMP, CERA, CPA, CIA).
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST), business continuity standards, and ESG risk concepts.
A Bit About Us Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) methodology for powering innovation and managing Data Gravity challenges. With 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries, we connect customers to the data communities that matter most.
Learn more at digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
What We Can Offer You Our rapidly evolving business sector gives you the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team working together to meet the changing needs of global customers. You’ll join a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work, collaborate with colleagues from across the business, and influence how we operate.
Health and Safety Safety is foundational to everything we do. From safeguarding lives to protecting assets and data, our commitment to excellence drives our safety culture. Every member of Team Digital embraces a relentless pursuit of working safely. Together we are Safely Powering Progress.
Our Compensation Philosophy Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Our compensation philosophy centers on rewarding employees for achieving results aligned with the company’s goals and values.
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