Senior Manager Third Party Risk Programme Coordinator

Lead the transformation of third-party risk management projects in a fast-paced environment, managing key initiatives and supporting the global roadmap. Contribute to the governance and continuous improvement of the TPRM framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory and business requirements.

Deliver second-line assurance activities to monitor compliance with the framework, oversee outsourced TPRM operations team performance, and collaborate with stakeholders across business units and risk domains.

Define and track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor programme performance and identify areas for improvement.

Manage framework change governance, ensuring thorough documentation, stakeholder engagement, and implementation within the TPRM platform.

Maintain accurate documentation of policies, procedures, and framework updates, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the maturity and efficiency of the TPRM operating model.

• 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.
• 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 programs 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.

• 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.