Description
City of San José, California
Risk Manager
Annual salary: $148,064.80 to $209,211.60
Closing date: February 22, 2026.
Are you an experienced risk management professional ready for your next big challenge? The City of San José, the dynamic heart of Silicon Valley, is seeking a visionary Risk Manager to lead citywide strategies that safeguard San José's vital financial, physical, and natural assets. Help protect a community of nearly one million residents and a city renowned for innovation, diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Why San José? As the largest city in Northern California and the #1 safest major city in the U.S., San José offers endless opportunities. Thrive in a vibrant, supportive business environment, work alongside world-class technology leaders, and enjoy the beauty of the Bay Area with 300 days of sunshine, beaches, mountains, and cultural hotspots at your fingertips.
The Role: As Risk Manager, you'll steer a comprehensive risk program, collaborate with key city leaders, and manage insurance coverage for assets valued at $7.1 billion. You'll develop and implement strategies to mitigate financial and operational risks, oversee insurance procurement, and drive initiatives that protect the city from unpredictable events.
- Lead property, liability, and specialty insurance programs
- Coordinate risk engineering and loss control
- Support major claims and disaster recovery
- Champion continuous improvement and customer service
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshrrs/jobs/5188694/risk-manager
For more information contact:
Maricarmen Peoples
CPS HR Consulting
916-471-3365
mpeoples@cpshr.us
To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/xath
City of San José website: http://www.sanjoseca.gov 
The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer.
