Elevate Global Resilience as our Director of Enterprise Risk Management!
Are you a forward-thinking leader ready to design, build, and spearhead a modern, integrated risk function from the ground up? Trimble is looking for a strategic Director of Enterprise Risk Management to establish and operationalize our global risk framework across top risk governance, emerging threats, business continuity, and global safety. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board, you will leverage data, automation, and AI to transform risk awareness into a strategic advantage for a world-class technology pioneer.
What Makes This Role Great:
This role offers a unique, high-visibility opportunity to build Trimble's modern enterprise risk framework from scratch, combining data-driven automation with strategic oversight of global safety, crisis management, and insurance strategy.
Key Exciting Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and mature a scalable Enterprise Risk Management framework to identify and prioritize top global enterprise risks.
Monitor and analyze complex emerging risks including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity adjacencies, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical factors.
Own and modernize the global Business Continuity Planning program and create responsive enterprise-wide crisis management playbooks.
Provide strategic executive oversight for global safety, security standards, and the company's macro insurance and risk transfer strategy.
Build a technology-enabled risk function by leveraging data analytics, automation, and AI to enhance risk visibility and executive decision-making.
Essential Skills & Experience
8 to 12+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Risk Management, corporate strategy, or a related global risk leadership field.
Proven track record of successfully building, designing, or significantly maturing an ERM program within a complex global organization.
Deep expertise establishing enterprise-wide business continuity planning, crisis management frameworks, and operational risk structures.
Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority.
Strong analytical background with experience utilizing data, automation tools, or AI platforms to optimize risk or operational functions.
Bonus Points For:
Advanced degrees or professional risk management certifications (such as CRM, FRM, or PRM).
Direct experience leading risk maturity initiatives during rapid corporate digital transformations or shifts to AI-driven business models.
Logistics:
Location: London, UK
Travel Requirement: 15%
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact.
We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.
Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
Enterprise Risk Management, ERM, Business Continuity Planning, BCP, Crisis Management, Risk Governance, Emerging Risk, Strategy, Global Security, Risk Transfer, Analytics
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.
At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.
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Skills Required
- 8 to 12+ years in Enterprise Risk Management, corporate strategy, or related global risk leadership
- Proven track record building, designing, or significantly maturing an ERM program in a complex global organization
- Deep expertise in enterprise-wide business continuity planning, crisis management frameworks, and operational risk structures
- Exceptional cross-functional leadership and ability to influence executive stakeholders without direct authority
- Strong analytical background with experience using data, automation tools, or AI platforms to optimize risk or operations
- Advanced degree or professional risk certifications (CRM, FRM, PRM)
- Experience leading risk maturity initiatives during digital transformation or AI-driven business model shifts
Trimble Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trimble and has not been reviewed or approved by Trimble.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, plus RSUs in some roles, makes equity participation accessible. The ESPP is often highlighted as a standout part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave in the U.S. is characterized as solid and well-regarded. This support is repeatedly positioned as a strength within the broader benefits offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous, with some groups using flexible or unlimited models. Paid holidays and flexible time-off approaches contribute meaningfully to work-life support.
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What We Do
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com. Trimble products are used in over 141 countries around the world. Employees in more than 30 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support customers worldwide. As the market leader in most of our businesses, we offer a compelling value proposition to our customers based on productivity, return on investment and environmental stewardship. Come position yourself with an innovative industry leader and position yourself for success.
