Manager, Third Party Risk

Manager, Third Party Risk Management

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The Manager, Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) will oversee a customized third-party risk program and a skilled team of analysts. This individual manages the completion of special projects and program enhancements, drives assessment quality, and serves as a mentor and coach to TPRM Analysts and Senior Analysts. The Manager, TPRM establishes strong cross-functional relationships with Procurement, Legal & Compliance, Privacy, the Digital Security Organization, and Business Owners who manage T-Mobile's third-party relationships.

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/National Security requirements, 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 of education and experience 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, and/or program experience.
• 2+ years Managing direct reports.
• Experience working with GRC or TPRM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Prevalent, Archer, OneTrust, or similar)
• Experience using AI-powered tools or analytics platforms (e.g., HiredScore, Copilot, or similar) 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 T-Mobile 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 (e.g., AI scoring platforms, generative AI, or workflow automation) 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: Travel Required (No) DOT Regulated: DOT Regulated Position (No) Safety Sensitive Position (No) Base Pay Range: $99,100 - $178,800 Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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