Head of Programme Management

Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.

We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities, Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.

We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
• We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.

• SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

The Supplier Program Manager is responsible for strengthening and operationalizing supplier risk management and governance capabilities across the full supplier lifecycle—selection, onboarding, contracting, ongoing management, and exit. This role reports to the Supplier Program Management Leader and cross‑functional stakeholders (Sourcing, Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, Compliance, IT, and Business Owners) to ensure suppliers are assessed, governed, and managed in a manner consistent with the company’s risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and business objectives.
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of supplier management, risk assessment, compliance, and program execution skills, with experience operating in highly regulated environments such as financial services or insurance.

Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the enterprise supplier risk management framework across the supplier lifecycle.
Execute and enhance risk-based supplier assessments, including data security, privacy, operational resilience, regulatory compliance, financial stability, and materiality considerations.
Ensure risk requirements are appropriately embedded at each lifecycle stage:
Selection: risk screening, due diligence, and onboarding requirements
Contracting: risk-based contractual controls, clauses, and addenda
Ongoing Management: monitoring, issue management, periodic reassessments
Exit: transition planning, data return/destruction, and service continuity considerations

Operationalize governance standards, policies, and procedures.
Manage and operationalize recurring governance activities such as supplier reviews, risk attestations, control validations, remediation tracking, and issue escalation, ensuring consistent application across suppliers.
Identify, escalate, and drive resolution of supplier risk issues in collaboration with Executive Business Owners (EBOs) and Supplier Relationship Managers (SRMs) and other stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5–8+ years of experience in one or more of the following: supplier management, third‑party risk management, sourcing, compliance, information security, or operational risk.
• Strong program management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex risk and compliance requirements into practical, scalable processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level reporting.
• Ability to balance risk rigor with business enablement.
• Comfort operating in environments with evolving regulatory and risk expectations.
• Experience supporting or building Third‑Party or Supplier Risk Management programs.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory expectations (e.g., third‑party risk management guidance, data protection regulations) preferably in the insurance, financial services, or banking industry.

Experience partnering with Legal and Procurement on risk-based contracting and supplier governance.
Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CFA, PMP, or similar.
Experience with supplier lifecycle management, GRC, or third‑party risk platforms.
Demonstrated knowledge of supplier risk domains such as:
Information Security and Data Privacy
Regulatory and Compliance Risk
Operational and Resilience Risk
Financial and Concentration Risk

The final determination on base pay for this position will be based on multiple factors to ensure pay equity within the organization. The Incentive Plan is based on performance and the target earning opportunity is 10%

We have a real impact on the lives of the people we serve

• We work on challenging and rewarding projects
• We give back to the communities where we live
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account options beginning your first day
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401K Account with matching contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
• Child Care Subsidy Program

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)