Enterprise Risk Management Manager

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of Enterprise Risk Management is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading a comprehensive, enterprise‑wide risk management program that proactively connects risk and opportunity with performance. The role focuses on building scalable ERM frameworks that identify, assess, prioritize, and monitor strategic, financial, operational, regulatory, and emerging risks, while aligning risk management practices with corporate strategy and policies.

Through structured governance, advanced risk analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration, the role translates complex risk information into clear, actionable insights that support executive decision‑making, capital allocation, and long‑term organizational resilience. This position serves as a key integrator across business units, ensuring risk management is embedded into strategic planning, transformation initiatives, and ongoing enterprise operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Enterprise Risk Program Design & Leadership

• Design, implement, and continuously mature a holistic Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program that aligns with organizational objectives, regulatory expectations, and leading practices in risk governance.
• Establish a structured ERM framework that enables consistent identification, evaluation, response, monitoring, and reporting of enterprise risks across the organization.
• Develop and maintain an ERM roadmap that advances program maturity, enhances risk awareness, and strengthens risk‑informed decision‑making at all levels of the enterprise.
• This role will support the Director of Enterprise and Insurance Risk Management reporting into the Chief Risk Officer

Enterprise Risk Identification & Assessment

• Lead enterprise‑wide risk identification efforts to surface strategic, financial, operational, regulatory, technological, and emerging risks that could impact performance and long‑term objectives.
• Facilitate cross‑functional engagement with key stakeholders to build consensus on the organization’s most critical risks and opportunities.
• Oversee qualitative and quantitative risk assessment processes, evaluating likelihood, impact, velocity, and mitigation effectiveness to establish a prioritized enterprise risk profile.

Risk Governance, Policy & Integration

• Strengthen enterprise risk governance by aligning ERM processes with corporate policies, risk tolerance thresholds, and governance structures.
• Support executive leadership and board‑level engagement through forward‑looking risk reporting, clear articulation of risk trade‑offs, and insights on emerging and cross‑enterprise risks.
• Integrate risk management practices into strategic planning, business initiatives, and enterprise decision‑making processes to ensure risks and opportunities are considered in a unified, consistent manner.
• Implement the execution and evolve the maturity of the Enterprise Risk Management framework aligned with COSO and/or ISO 31000 standards 

Enterprise Analytics, Quantification & Insights

• Advance the use of risk analytics, metrics, and scenario analysis to enhance understanding of risk exposure and uncertainty.
• Apply risk quantification and scenario‑based analysis, where appropriate, to inform strategic planning, capital allocation, and evaluation of risk mitigation return on investment.
• Employ simulation techniques to quantify cost and schedule impacts of project execution. 
• Support the development and use of key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor risk trends, mitigation effectiveness, and changes in the risk landscape.

Risk Response, Monitoring & Reporting

• Facilitate the development of risk response and mitigation plans for top enterprise risks, ensuring accountability, clarity of ownership, and alignment to root causes.
• Establish ongoing monitoring and reporting processes that provide leadership with a consolidated, enterprise‑wide view of risk exposure and trends.
• Ensure risk information is communicated in a clear, decision‑oriented manner that enables timely and informed executive action.

Collaboration, Culture & Capability Building

• Partner with leaders across finance, operations, legal, compliance, and other functions to embed risk management into day‑to‑day operations and strategic initiatives.
• Promote a risk‑aware culture by enhancing understanding of enterprise risks, and the role of ERM in achieving organizational objectives.
• Provide guidance and training to leaders and stakeholders on ERM concepts, governance expectations, and the strategic value of risk‑informed decision‑making.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, or related field.

• Master’s degree (MBA, MS Engineering, or related field) preferred.
• Professional certifications in risk management or compliance are a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• 8 - 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk, , risk financing, or compliance.
• Proven leadership in designing and executing enterprise risk management programs.
• Demonstrated experience with COSO ERM / ISO 31000 frameworks.
• Proven experience with board-level reporting and executive stakeholder engagement. 
• Experience supporting project financing and complex capital projects preferred including familiarity with project management tools (MS Dynamics, Primavera P6).
• Experience with GRC systems (ServiceNow, Intelex, Riskonnect) preferred.
• Experience with financial and risk data tools (At Risk, Power BI).

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 
 

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 04/01/2026​
Posting End Date: 04/17/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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