Risk Manager

Position Summary

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

Attributes for success

• Knowledge of risk management practices, including enterprise risk management, occupational health and safety, insurance, claims administration, and compliance.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively, using a people-focused and service-oriented approach.
• Skill in turning big-picture strategies into practical actions that can be implemented in real situations.
• Experience leading, supervising, or supporting staff and teams, including coaching and helping others grow in their roles.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work with different stakeholders, staying flexible and effective in complex situations.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills, especially when information is limited or situations are changing quickly.
• Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and consultation
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism

Diversity and Inclusion

At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the assigned program area or related field (examples could be Risk Management, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership)
• Three (3) years leading or supervising people, and
• Two (2) years project management experience in a similar role or area of responsibility, or
• Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.

Required

• Be able to successfully complete a background check at time of hire.

Work Environment and schedule

• This position will be required to work primarily on-site/in-person.
• Regular hours are Monday - Friday, with occasional evening, weekend, or holidays, as needs arise.
• While eligible for hybrid telework, successful performance in this role requires regular on-site engagement across Metro facilities and operations to build relationships, understand operational risks, and support effective risk management practices. Limited telework will be available and will be scheduled in in accordance with business needs.

Compensation, Benefits and Representation

• The full-salary range for this position is step 1:$122,301.12 to step 6:$156,091.17 annually.
• This position is not eligible for overtime and is not represented by a union. It is classified as Manager I.