Senior Manager, Risk & Insurance

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Risk & Insurance to lead and manage all aspects of our corporate insurance programs, operational risk management, and business continuity planning. This newly created role is a key leadership position responsible for building and executing a global risk management framework tailored to the needs of a high-growth, PE-backed software company. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience managing complex insurance portfolios and enterprise risk across global operations, particularly in carve-out or fast-growth environments. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, and operational teams to proactively identify risks, oversee insurance renewals and claims, and ensure the business is prepared for disruption. This role requires strong strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, evolving business landscape.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the carve-out and stand-up of Jeppesen and ForeFlight's global insurance program, including property, casualty, cyber, D&O, E&O, and other key coverages
• Manage insurance renewals, broker relationships, policy negotiations, and claims handling processes
• Oversee risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning in partnership with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, INFOSEC and Operations
• Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise risk management (ERM) practices appropriate for a PE-backed software business
• Lead business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management planning and exercises
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and private equity sponsors on risk appetite, coverage strategies, and board reporting
• Support M&A, international expansion, and contractual risk transfer reviews
• Implement and continuously improve risk reporting dashboards, processes, and insurance documentation management
• Establish governance and compliance policies related to corporate risk and insurance operations
• Identify and procure a risk management tech stack as needed
• Build a scalable, efficient risk and insurance function to support the company's long-term growth
• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience managing corporate insurance programs and operational risk management
• Experience working within a carve-out, PE-backed, or highly dynamic corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance markets, brokers, carriers, and claims processes
• Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise risk and continuity programs
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing international insurance placements and multi-jurisdictional risk

Preferred Qualifications:

• ARM, CPCU, or CRM designation
• Experience in SaaS, aviation, or technology businesses
• Exposure to cyber insurance and technology risk programs
• Familiarity with private equity reporting and governance expectations
• Pilot or aviation enthusiast

About ForeFlight:
ForeFlight, a Boeing company, is the leading provider of advanced integrated software for the General, Business and Military Aviation markets worldwide. Founded in 2007 and joining the Boeing family in 2019, ForeFlight now offers ForeFlight Mobile EFB and Military Flight Bag for pilots, ForeFlight Dispatch for flight planners, Sentry portable ADS-B receivers, and a range of additional integrated products and capabilities serving the needs of pilots and flight departments around the world. ForeFlight has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Editors' Choice Award from FLYING Magazine for five separate years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2023, and 2024. In 2023, ForeFlight also earned the FLYING Magazine Innovation Award, followed by the Readers' Choice Award in 2024. Additionally, ForeFlight was honored as the App of the Year by Aviation Consumer in 2011, and BuiltIn 2024 and 2025 best places to work.
Why You Should Join:
At ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide ForeFlighters and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
• Flight Training Rewards
• Tuition Stipend

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $160,000-200,000.
This position is currently part of Boeing but is planned to transition to an independent company owned by Thoma Bravo, as part of a pending divestiture of the Digital Aviation Solutions organization. If you are selected for this role, your employment may initially be with Boeing (dependent on start date). Subject to final regulatory approvals and closing conditions, your employment may transfer to the divested business owned by Thoma Bravo at close. Additional details about this transition will be shared as they become available. By applying, you acknowledge and understand that this role is part of a transitioning business and may be subject to organizational changes including a new employer.