Manager, Third Party Risk

Manager, Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) The Manager will oversee a third‑party risk program and a skilled team of analysts. They will manage special projects, drive assessment quality, and mentor analysts and senior analysts. Responsibilities Lead, coach, develop, and oversee day‑to‑day activities of the TPRM team; provide clear vision, strategic direction, and career development support. Review completed vendor assessment reports for quality and consistency; ensure TPRM procedures are followed and drive program maturity. Manage TPRM processes supporting specialized compliance obligations including CCPA, critical infrastructure/security, SEC/SOX, and emerging regulatory frameworks. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (Procurement, Legal, DSO, Privacy, Product & Technology); deliver TPRM training and awareness programs. Oversee special project initiatives that enhance TPRM capabilities, including tooling, process automation, and AI‑assisted risk workflows. Education and Work Experience Required Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 years of related work experience, or advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience, or combination deemed equivalent. 4–7 years professional experience in a large corporate environment in operations, finance, legal, audit or risk management. Preferred Acceptable areas of study include Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field. 2–4 years leading cross‑functional initiatives, projects, or programs. 2+ years managing direct reports. Experience working with GRC or TPRM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Prevalent, Archer, OneTrust). Experience using AI‑powered tools or analytics platforms to improve risk workflows, reporting, or decision‑making. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Third Party Risk Management – demonstrated ability to design, manage, and mature a TPRM program including vendor tiering, risk assessments, and remediation tracking. Risk Management – ability to identify, assess, and prioritize vendor and operational risks across the enterprise. People Management – experience setting goals, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and developing talent on a direct‑report team. Leadership – ability to motivate and guide team members, drive accountability, and model company values. Communication – strong written and verbal skills; ability to translate complex risk findings into clear, actionable guidance for non‑technical stakeholders. Analytical Thinking – ability to synthesize data from multiple sources to draw conclusions and prioritize risk mitigation efforts. Stakeholder Management – proven ability to build trusted relationships with Procurement, Legal, DSO, Privacy, and Business Owners. Project Management – ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with defined timelines, owners, and deliverables. AI Tool Proficiency – practical experience using AI‑assisted tools to improve program efficiency, surface insights, or accelerate assessment cycles. Business Acumen – understanding of how third‑party risk decisions connect to business strategy, cost, and operational continuity. Preferred Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge – familiarity with CCPA, SOX, SEC cyber disclosure rules, NIST frameworks, or critical infrastructure security requirements. Quality Reporting – experience producing executive‑level reporting, dashboards, or risk scorecards. Training Delivery – ability to design and deliver TPRM awareness training for cross‑functional audiences. New Program Development – experience building or significantly expanding a risk program, including policy development and process documentation. Licenses & Certifications Preferred CTPRP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, or equivalent. Risk or security‑related professional certification. Travel and Regulatory Details Travel Required: No. DOT Regulated Position: No. Safety Sensitive Position: No. Eligibility At least 18 years of age. Legally authorized to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer T‑Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated. Accommodations If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation, please let us know by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. This contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non‑accommodation related requests. #J-18808-Ljbffr T-Mobile