Lead Program Manager, Enterprise Risk

Job Title:

Lead Program Manager, Enterprise Risk

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Start Date:

1/14/26

Job Description:

Posted range is $83,

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

As the Lead Program Manager, you will be instrumental in managing the day-to-day / routine components of our Enterprise Risk program. You will act as a primary and key advisor and facilitator responsible for the execution, development, and ongoing enhancement of American Water’s comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management framework and program. You will lead efforts to drive a risk-aware culture, ensuring that risks & opportunities are identified, assessed, prioritized, collated, and reported in alignment with American Water’s strategic goals, objectives, and values.

These can be risks that are tactical and shorter-term, or strategic and longer-term.

You will oversee coordination and management of all Enterprise Risk program deliverables in alignment with the Enterprise Risk program’s three long-term objectives: (1) Gain strategic foresight; (2) Operationalize risk culture deeper into the organization; and (3) Enhance risk reporting & processes. The ideal candidate will act as a risk champion and an in-house risk expert with deep understanding of American Water’s operations.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, energetic, and solutions-focused individual who will be instrumental in positioning the Enterprise Risk team at American Water as a trusted internal partner and help evolve the department towards creating enterprise value (as well as protecting it).

ERM Program Management:

• Own, implement, and sustain the day-to-day operations of American Water’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, policies, processes, and standards across the organization.
• Drive progress towards American Water’s evolving enterprise risk framework that integrates risk management into all aspects of the operations and decision-making processes.
• Work with third-parties as engaged to perform independent assessment of the methodology, implementation, and maturity of American Water’s Enterprise Risk program.
• Provide analytical support to develop and implement formal Enterprise Risk methodologies including the identification, assessment, prioritization, tracking, mitigation, and reporting of risks.
• Develop, refine & deliver accurate, executive-level reporting on the ERM program status, risk profile, and trends, translating complex risk data into actionable insights for members of the senior leadership team (including the Enterprise Risk Management Committee) and the appropriate oversight committee of American Water Board of Directors.
• Develop, enhance, or manage (as applicable) the enterprise-wide risk communication plan as well as the annual risk assessment process and risk surveys to drive greater…