Senior Manager Third Party Risk Management

MUST Haves : -

8+ Strong Hands on TPRM Exp. like designing, oversight of it, governance, Transformation environment exposure. FS or Pharma Analytical and Reporting Skills

• 10-15 years overall experience  in risk management, procurement, compliance, or related fields, with at least 8 years specifically in TPRM.
• Strong understanding of TPRM frameworks, lifecycle risks, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience working in or with second-line risk and compliance functions.
• Proven experience managing outsourced or offshore operational teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across functions and regions.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a track record of producing clear, actionable risk insights.
• Hands-on experience with TPRM platforms (preferably OneTrust).
• High attention to detail and strong documentation practices.
• Experience in process mapping and redesign, including the ability to develop and document Level 2 and Level 3 processes to support TPRM operating model enhancements.
• Ability to work independently and proactively within a global team.
• Logical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Visio).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, maintenance, and enhancement  of the TPRM framework, policies, and templates.
• Execute second-line assurance activities  to assess operational compliance with the framework.
• Oversee the day-to-day performance  and output of the outsourced TPRM operations team.
• Collaborate with risk domain SMEs and business stakeholders  to resolve escalations, improve usability, and support education and awareness.
• Define and track KRIs and KPIs  to monitor programme performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage governance of framework changes  , ensuring thorough documentation, stakeholder engagement, and implementation within the TPRM platform (currently OneTrust).
• Work with platform and technology teams  to ensure appropriate configuration and updates within OneTrust.
• Maintain a library of accurate, version-controlled documentation  for policies, procedures, and framework changes.
• Provide insights and recommendations  to improve the framework and overall third party risk posture.
• Support strategic transformation initiatives  , contributing to multi-year planning and execution of the TPRM roadmap.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and change management  efforts to support adoption of new processes, technologies, and risk domains across the organisation.
• Develop and deliver training and awareness programmes  to build TPRM capability across procurement and business teams.
• Support audit activities,  providing evidence of framework effectiveness and programme maturity
• Evaluate and integrate emerging risk domains  into the framework, including geopolitical risk, solvency, resilience, fourth-party risk, and concentration risk.
• Assess and implement risk intelligence solutions  to enhance third party risk identification, monitoring, and reporting capabilities.
• Explore and apply AI-driven tools and techniques  to accelerate risk assessments, automate controls testing, and improve data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with external providers and internal stakeholders  to assess marketplace solutions and benchmark best practices in third party risk.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and industry trends  , ensuring the framework remains current, compliant, and forward-looking.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement  , identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, usability, and stakeholder experience.

Qualifications & Skills :

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Risk Management, or related field.
• Preferred certifications : CPSM, CPIM, PMP.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end sourcing processes and direct materials procurement.
• Proven experience in third party risk, ideally within consumer healthcare, consumer goods, or similarly regulated industries.
• Good understanding of risk domains such as cybersecurity, human rights, anti-bribery & corruption, EHS, privacy and human safety information, sanctions and R&D preferably within a consumer healthcare context.
• Experience in process mapping and documentation, with the ability to design and articulate Level 2 and Level 3 processes.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and influencing skills, with experience developing presentations and business cases for executive audiences.
• Ability to work across global time zones.
• Proficient in risk reporting and visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing tight deadlines.

Skills Required

cpsm , cpim , Pmp, Power Bi, Excel, Supply Chain, Risk Management