Sr. Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Position Details

Title: Sr. Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Department: Accounting-Legal

Reports to: Vice President General Counsel

Location: Dearborn, Michigan

Job Classification: Hybrid

At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products— we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.

The Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) leads the development and execution of an enterprise-wide risk framework and strategy across all global business units, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and operational resilience. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role enables informed decision-making, fosters a risk-aware culture, and provides governance and oversight across strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risk domains.

• Develop and lead the enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy and governance frameworks, designing integrated policies and implementing robust, scalable processes to manage a broad spectrum of risks, including cybersecurity, operational, financial, compliance, functional, reputational, and strategic risks.
• Coach, mentor and develop Risk Management Team.
• Oversee enterprise-wide risk assessments, scenario planning, and stress testing to proactively identify current and emerging risks. Develop short, medium, and long-term risk profiles, and maintain dynamic, up-to-date risk registers and dashboards that support real-time visibility and informed executive decision-making.
• Define and operationalize risk appetite frameworks and escalation protocols, ensuring risk is embedded in enterprise performance monitoring and strategic planning processes.
• Foster enterprise collaboration, partnering with business units, and cross functional partners including Finance, Strategy, Transformation, Communications, Legal/Compliance and IT to evaluate and strengthen mitigation strategies, design effective internal controls, and embed ERM principles into core operations across global and local contexts.
• Lead crisis management and business continuity efforts, overseeing the implementation of resilience programs, disaster recovery plans, and enterprise crisis simulations. Drive organizational preparedness and ensure timely, coordinated responses to disruptive events.
• Provide strategic insights to executive leadership and the Board, delivering clear, actionable risk intelligence that supports governance, resource prioritization, and long‑term business resilience.
• Champion a strong risk culture through enterprise-wide training, communication, and change management initiatives. Build organizational capabilities by mentoring cross‑functional teams and promoting shared ownership of risk.
• Implement and optimize GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) systems, leveraging data analytics, predictive modeling, and trend analysis to support proactive risk management and enhance decision quality. Continuously improve reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA, JD) preferred.
• Certified Risk Management Professional preferred.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, audit or related areas in global organizations. Executive board level reporting experience a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of leadership experience with a track record of developing and attracting talent.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and deep knowledge of ERM processes and standards (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000)
• Ability to lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams, utilize outstanding influencing skills, and demonstrate strong senior‑level communication skills
• Analytical and creative problem solver with outstanding critical thinking skills
• Adapts quickly to…