Project Manager, Risk Americas

Job Description The Risk Committee PMO role serves as the operational backbone for the Americas Risk Committee (ARC) and its related risk oversight functions, including Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Internal Audit, and Legal & Regulatory Compliance. The PMO is responsible for is responsible for building and running the project infrastructure that keeps risk and compliance initiatives moving. This includes designing, coordinating, and operationalizing the governance infrastructure supporting the ARC. This role serves as the central integrator of risk information, governance processes, and executive reporting, ensuring the ARC operates as a highly effective, decision-oriented executive forum. Japanese language skills and familiarity with Daikin culture are strongly desPosition Responsibilities:Project ManagementPlan, coordinate, and manage all ARC meetings (quarterly and ad hoc)Develop decision-focused agendas aligned to ARC priorities with input from ARC facilitators (i.e., Jaime and Manish)Prepare and distribute integrated pre-read materialsFacilitate meeting logistics and ensure clear documentation of outcomesMaintain action logs, decision registers, and follow-up trackingAction Tracking & AccountabilityTrack remediation actions, owners, and timelinesMonitor progress against risk mitigation plans and KPIs/KRIsEscalate delays, gaps, or issues to ARC leadershipEnsure closure and validation of risk actionsIntegrated Risk Reporting & InsightsConsolidate inputs from ERM, Internal Audit, and Legal & ComplianceDevelop a single, integrated ARC reporting packageEnsure consistency in risk taxonomy, scoring, and messagingHighlight cross-discipline risk convergenceProduce executive-level dashboards, heat maps, and trend analysisStakeholder Engagement & EnablementServe as the primary liaison across ERM, Internal Audit, Legal & CompliancePartner with functional leaders to improve risk reporting qualitySupport onboarding of new ARC members and participantsProvide guidance on ARC expectations, roles, and governance processesKey DeliverablesARC agendas and meeting materialsIntegrated quarterly ARC reporting packageEnterprise risk dashboards and heat mapsAction and decision tracking logsAudit Committee risk reporting inputsARC governance documentation and updatesPerform additional activities/projects to support ongoing business needsNature & Scope:Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvementsSolves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the businessContributes to the development of functional strategyLeads teams or projects with broad visibility to achieve milestones and objectivesKnowledge & SkillsStrong project-management and organization skillsExperience with executive-level reporting and communicationAbility to synthesize complex information into clear insightsEnterprise mindset and cross-functional collaborationStrong facilitation and stakeholder influence skillsHigh attention to detail with strategic perspectiveAbility to operate effectively in ambiguity and transformationStrong strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to naturally translate strategy into plans for executionAn open, inclusive, team-oriented work style and the ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with employees and leaders at all levels of the organizationA commitment to the pursuit of excellence, demonstrates a willingness to speak honestly, listen openly, and lead purposefullySolid understanding of business concepts, strategic alignment and identification of talent implicationsExcellent strategic planning and operational deployment skills with the ability to integrate and align strategy, people, and activities across functions, processes, and teamsAbility to grasp issues quickly and form, initiate and carry through design to implementation and measurementAbility to thrive and pivot in a fast-paced work environment while navigating changeIntuitive, strategic and conceptual thinker with an orientation to detail and resultsExperience:12+ years of experience in corporate function project management. Knowledge and experience with Internal Audit, Compliance, or Risk Management a plusExperience supporting executive governance committees preferredFamiliarity with COSO ERM, IIA Standards, or similar frameworksStrong PowerPoint and executive presentation development skillsEducation/Certification:Bachelor's Degree requiredPMP certification preferredPeople Management: NoPhysical Requirements / Work Environment: Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to travel on business or work beyond normal work hours as necessaryReports To: Manager, ProjectThe Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.