Director - Risk Management, Electronics
Location: Southfield, MI, US, 48033
Country/Region: United States
Job Function: Program Management
Employment Type: Salary
Requisition ID: 44730
The Risk Management Lead will serve as a central leader in defining and driving a comprehensive risk management strategy across the Electronics business. The role will establish and maintain the Electronics segment‑wide risk management process and policy, act as a repository of risk‑related information including external risks and supplier/customer contractual terms, and develop digital tools and decision frameworks that empower distributed program leadership to make informed, aligned decisions.
Responsibilities
- Policy & Process Leadership: Define, interpret, and implement standardized risk management processes and policies applied to Electronics that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Proactive Risk Planning: Enable the development of forward‑looking risk mitigation plans tailored to individual program circumstances, grounded in centralized assessments.
- Decision Enablement: Create scalable decision frameworks that allow program teams to act autonomously while staying aligned with centralized risk assessments and policies.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Interface with sustainability, legal, compliance, purchasing, supply chain planning, and program teams to gather and synthesize risk intelligence relevant to the electronics business.
- Customer & Program Support: Serve as a resource for program managers on complex or escalated risk topics and support customer‑facing discussions as needed.
- Strategic Framing: Support senior leadership by framing high‑impact or complex decisions with clear risk‑based analysis and recommendations.
- Compliance Oversight: Monitor adherence to newly developed policies and processes, acting as an internal auditor and advisor to ensure consistent execution.
- Digital Tool Development: Lead the design and deployment of digital solutions to identify, track, and mitigate risks across programs, suppliers, and customers.
- Team Leadership: Lead a small, agile team and demonstrate self‑motivation, strong communication skills, operational knowledge, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive proactive initiatives.
Experience Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, program management, purchasing, or a related business role.
- Experience developing and implementing enterprise or segment‑level risk management frameworks.
- Strong background partnering across cross‑functional teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Proven ability to translate risk analysis into clear decision frameworks and executive‑level recommendations.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong executive presence and ability to report out to senior company leaders on a regular basis.
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
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