Description

Dragonfli Group is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm supporting public-sector and large commercial clients with high-impact projects in governance, risk, compliance, and operational excellence. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Enterprise Risk Management to lead a transformative ERM initiative for a large municipal utility responsible for delivering critical services to millions of residents.

This is an opportunity to shape an organization-wide risk management framework from the ground up—building governance structures, policies, taxonomies, and automated reporting systems that will guide executive decision-making for years to come. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, operational teams, and regulatory stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes under aggressive timelines, driving both cultural and operational change.

If you are passionate about strategic risk leadership and thrive in high-visibility, high-stakes environments, this role offers a chance to leave a lasting legacy. Preference will be given to candidates located in Los Angeles, Sacramento, or Washington, D.C. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, implementation, and integration of an enterprise-wide risk management framework in accordance with ISO 31000 standards.
Develop ERM policy, governance structure, and supporting governance documentation.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive enterprise risk register and taxonomy.
Define risk tiers, ranking criteria, and mitigation strategies for identified risks.
Oversee annual and continuous enterprise risk assessments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Implement risk metrics, tolerance thresholds, and automated reporting dashboards.
Drive organizational adoption of risk management processes through training, communication, and leadership engagement.
Ensure all deliverables meet schedule and quality requirements.
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate risk considerations into strategic and operational planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of ERM leadership, ideally within the utilities or energy sector.
PMP or PgMP certification.
ISO 31000, RIMS-CRMP, or equivalent certification.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale governance projects under tight timelines.
Familiarity with California regulatory frameworks (e.g., CPUC, CEQA) preferred.

Skill(s)

Enterprise risk program design & execution
Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
Regulatory compliance interpretation
Risk analysis & prioritization modeling
Change management in operational environments

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
PTO and 11 federal holidays
401(k) with employer match

Travel

None