Manager, Third Party Management

The Manager, Third-Party Management (TPM) provides strategic leadership for the organization's Enterprise Vendor Risk Management program and serves as the second line of defense for risks arising from third-party relationships. This role is accountable for establishing enterprise governance, driving program strategy, ensuring regulatory readiness, and continuously enhancing the maturity of the organization's third-party risk management capabilities. The TPM Manager leads a team of risk professionals while partnering with executive leadership, Enterprise Risk Management, Procurement, Information Security, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, Finance, and business leaders to ensure consistent, risk-based oversight of critical third-party relationships. This position is responsible for the overall effectiveness, scalability, and strategic direction of the TPM program.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and enterprise ownership for the Third-Party Risk Management program, establishing long-term program vision, governance, and operating standards.
• Develop and execute the enterprise Third-Party Risk Management strategy aligned with organizational objectives, Enterprise Risk Management, and regulatory expectations.
• Establish governance structures, policies, standards, risk methodologies, and oversight processes governing the full third-party lifecycle.
• Lead a high-performing TPM organization by developing talent, coaching leaders, establishing performance expectations, and fostering continuous professional development.
• Serve as the executive advisor on third-party risk matters, providing strategic guidance to executive leadership regarding material vendor risks, emerging threats, and enterprise risk exposure.
• Oversee independent challenge of high-risk vendor assessments, residual risk decisions, remediation plans, and risk acceptance recommendations.
• Establish executive reporting, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and Board-level metrics that provide meaningful visibility into third-party risk exposure and program effectiveness.
• Partner with Enterprise Risk Management to integrate third-party risk into enterprise risk assessments, risk appetite discussions, and strategic planning activities.
• Build strong partnerships across Procurement, Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, Internal Audit, Finance, and business leadership to embed effective third-party risk management across the enterprise.
• Evaluate and oversee third-party risk technology strategy, including workflow automation, reporting capabilities, system enhancements, and future platform investments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; 1 or more years of supervisory/management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Information Security, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Deep understanding of the third-party risk management lifecycle and applicable risk and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a focus on accountability and execution quality.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex risk information and support risk-based decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Ability to influence and partner across functions without direct authority.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on documentation quality, defensibility, and regulatory readiness.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
Pay Grade 23. $107,444 - $232,795
Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

Important Work Authorization Information

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.

Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.

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