Director, Enterprise Risk

Position Title:

Director Enterprise Risk Management

Location:

Dallas TX Hybrid

Your Role

The Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) plays a critical leadership role in advancing Digital Realtys global risk strategy. Partnering closely with the VP of Risk Management & Insurance and senior leadership this role helps shape enterprisewide risk and resilience strategies and leads the execution of those strategies across the organization.

You will drive the maturity of the ERM framework enhance risk visibility and strengthen strategic decisionmaking that aligns with Digital Realtys longterm business goals. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong business acumen exceptional collaboration skills and the proven ability to influence leaders across a global organization.

What Youll Do

• Lead the implementation of enterprise risk strategies in partnership with operational and executive leadership.
• Enhance and operationalize Digital Realtys 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 Youll Need

• Bachelors 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 executive and 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 companys 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.

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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. Youll 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.

We offer development opportunities that empower you to build a rewarding and successful career with us. Apply today and take charge of your future.

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 companys goals and values.