Risk Management Program Manager

Risk Management Program Manager

County Executive's Office

Performance & Strategic Planning Division

Full-Time

Exempt, Pay Grade 37

VRS-Eligible, Benefits-Eligible

Job Summary / Objective

The Risk Management Program Manager oversees the implementation and coordination of the County's risk management program. The program manager tracks and analyzes risk data, collaborates with stakeholders and subject matter experts to coordinate mitigation activities and cross-departmental solutions, and supports compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Essential Functions

• Manage the day-to-day implementation of the County's risk management program, ensuring consistency, accountability, and integration across all departments.
• Identify and assess risks across the organization to evaluate potential impacts on operations, assets, and service delivery.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with departments and stakeholders; maintain documentation of identified risks, mitigation actions, and outcomes.
• Coordinate and facilitate risk management training, communication, and awareness programs to promote a culture of risk awareness and prevention.
• Track and analyze program performance metrics to generate recommendations that support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to organizational leadership and committees on risk management activities, emerging issues, and program outcomes.
• Support incident response and recovery efforts affecting organizational operations, as appropriate.
• Develop, maintain, and test emergency preparedness and business continuity plans for internal operations to ensure organizational resilience and effective response planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and organizational policies related to risk management.
• Monitor trends and emerging risks, conducting periodic assessments, audits, and reviews to enhance policies, procedures, and overall program effectiveness.
• Monitor and track reports of potential fraud, waste, and abuse, ensuring timely notification and referral to the appropriate personnel for investigation.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Remote Work

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the County's Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

THE SALARY RANGE

The hiring range for this position is $99,047 - $109,473 per year. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education / training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : Position open until Friday, November 14, 2025.

Virginia Values Veterans

Albemarle County is a V3 certified organization.

EOE / EEO

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice : recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.