Business Development Manager 3

Job Title: (Business Development Manager 3) Job Description This fully remote role focuses on leading risk management strategy and organizational change initiatives for large-scale cloud infrastructure and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) programs. The consultant develops and embeds integrated enterprise risk management practices, drives process transformation, enables risk governance, and leads organizational change and training efforts across a global, matrixed organization of more than 2,000 people. The position blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, combining risk management, analytics, stakeholder engagement, and operational readiness to support complex capital project environments. Responsibilities • Develop and drive an enterprise-wide vision for integrated EPC risk management across cross-functional stakeholder teams. • Conduct current-state versus future-state assessments of risk processes, tooling, governance structures, and reporting mechanisms. • Lead gap analyses and recommend scalable solutions for risk identification, assessment, mitigation, escalation, and reporting. • Establish strategies to institutionalize risk awareness and data-driven decision-making across the organization. • Create executive-ready presentations, strategy documents, process maps, and transformation roadmaps to support risk initiatives. • Support rollout readiness for a 2,000+ person organization through targeted onboarding, awareness campaigns, and training programs. • Facilitate stakeholder alignment workshops and conduct change impact assessments across multiple global teams. • Drive grassroots adoption of new risk management practices by partnering directly with project teams and regional stakeholders. • Manage administrative activities such as scheduling training sessions, alignment meetings, and feedback collection across regions and organizations. • Analyze risk data across projects, regions, and portfolios to identify trends, escalation points, and potential business impacts. • Design and develop Power BI dashboards and reporting mechanisms to monitor risk appetite and track risk tolerance. • Produce weekly and monthly executive reports on risk metrics, trends, mitigation activities, and governance progress. • Support the establishment and continuous improvement of Risk Management Rhythm of Business (RoB) processes and governance frameworks. • Provide actionable insights and recommendations using limited or sparse datasets to inform strategic decision-making. • Manage stakeholder relationships across cross-functional EPC and business teams within a highly matrixed environment. • Lead weekly status reviews, two-week look-ahead planning sessions, and program execution reporting for leadership. • Collaborate with leadership teams to align risk management goals, transformation objectives, and execution priorities. • Operate independently while maintaining clear, consistent communication with senior leaders and global stakeholder groups. • Partner with EPC risk stakeholders to assess current-state risk management processes and facilitate alignment discussions. • Develop future-state process documentation and support organizational change management activities to enable adoption. • Conduct training and onboarding sessions on risk processes, tools, and governance expectations. • Provide regular program status updates to leadership teams, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution. Essential Skills • At least 8+ years of experience in enterprise risk management and governance. • At least 3+ years of experience in organizational change management, training, and stakeholder engagement. • At least 5+ years of experience in data analytics, Power BI reporting, and executive dashboard development. • Proven experience in risk management, organizational change management, program management, or business transformation roles. • Strong expertise in enterprise risk management frameworks within compliance-driven environments and large-scale capital project delivery. • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement organizational change management strategies, stakeholder communication plans, and training programs. • Experience creating process documentation, future-state process maps, governance models, and transformation roadmaps. • Strong analytical skills with experience in trend analysis, risk reporting, and escalation management. • Hands-on experience with Power BI, data visualization, and executive-level reporting dashboards. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. • Proven ability to work independently in complex, fast-paced, and highly matrixed organizations. • Ability to synthesize ambiguous information into clear, actionable strategic recommendations. • Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking, executive presence, and change leadership. • Proficiency in stakeholder influence, risk analysis, problem solving, and facilitation. • Commitment to program execution, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. • High adaptability and comfort with independent execution in a transformation-focused environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications • PMI-RMP, AACE, Prosci, ACMP, or equivalent professional certification is preferred. • Experience supporting Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), infrastructure, or cloud/data center programs. • Familiarity with risk appetite models, tolerance frameworks, and governance reporting structures. • Experience working within enterprise digital transformation and operational excellence initiatives. • Background in compliance-driven or highly regulated business environments. • Exposure to data center and infrastructure engineering environments. • Experience with creating detailed process maps for risk and governance workflows. • PMI-related certifications or training are advantageous. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams. • Interest in influencing enterprise-wide risk transformation initiatives and scalable governance practices. Work Environment This position is fully remote and open to candidates in any U.S. time zone, with a preference for those who can align with Pacific Time working hours. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with no overtime expected. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.00/hr. Requirements Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. 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