Senior Manager, Third Party Resilience- Hybrid In Office 3 Days - Must Reside Near Stamford, CT

BC Management- Job Posting #321

Position: Senior Manager, Third-Party Resilience
Status: Direct-Hire, Permanent FTE
Location: Based in one of these locations in order of preference: Stamford, CT, Saint Louis, MO, or Denver, CO – Hybrid in the office 3 days/week
Salary: Based on Experience* Candidates must have authorization in place to work in the USA (USA Citizenship or Green Card).
* Seeking professionals with 7+ years of experience in third-party risk management, business continuity, operational risk, operational resilience, or related role coupled with 3+ years of experience leading or managing third-party risk, business continuity, operational risk, operational resilience, or related teams.

Overview

We have a client actively seeking a Sr Manager, Third Party Resilience, to be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust third-party risk management processes and procedures, while working closely with various stakeholders across the organization to assess, monitor, and mitigate risks associated with third-party vendors, suppliers, and partners. This role will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s Third-Party Risk Management Framework for the Business Continuity Office.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Support the design and implementation of the Company’s Third-Party Risk Management Framework for the Business Continuity Office.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of third-party vendors to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities to the Company.
• Perform thorough due diligence on prospective third-party vendors to evaluate their reliability, security posture, and compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to review and negotiate contracts with third-party vendors, ensuring that appropriate risk mitigation measures are included.
• Implement ongoing monitoring mechanisms to track the performance of third-party vendors throughout the lifecycle of the relationship.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans to address disruptions involving third-party vendors, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders as necessary.
• Conduct training sessions and awareness campaigns to educate employees on third-party risk management best practices and procedures.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on the status of third-party risk management activities, including identified risks, mitigation strategies, and compliance efforts.
• Partner with other Business Continuity and function/ business leaders to apply appropriate protocols and prevent third-party risks.
• Assist in evolving the capabilities of the organization's Business Continuity program.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting various technology solutions
• Proficiency with IT systems, including endpoints, servers, networking, data storage, and cloud services, is essential. Experience with relevant technologies, including backup solutions, virtualization, and cloud resiliency methods, is desired.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 22301, FFIEC guidelines, NIST SP 800-34, and ITIL.
• Business understanding and the ability to apply technology solutions to business problems.
• Analytical skills and ability to process and break down data into actionable information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and capable of presenting to influential audiences.
• Ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences and tailor communications appropriately.
• Leadership qualities to guide and motivate teams during recovery efforts and in day-to-day tasks.
• Effective negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and with tight deadlines.

Required Experience & Education:

• Experience in third-party risk management, business continuity, operational risk, operational resilience, or related role – 7+
• Experience leading or managing third-party risk, business continuity, operational risk, operational resilience, or related teams – 3+
• Demonstrated understanding of risk assessment methodologies and industry standards
• Effective analytical skills with the ability to identify and evaluate potential risks and vulnerabilities
• Ability to lead and participate in multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage complex projects and provide solutions to business challenges
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a federated model using influencing and supporting skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to work independently with minimal instructions
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field: business continuity, risk management, operational resilience or equivalent or combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified professional designations such as Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), etc.), are highly desirable
• Experience in third-party risk management, vendor management, or related roles within the telecommunications industry

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.
We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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If you experience any issues applying or to learn more about this position, please contact Cheyene Marling- BC Management (a Witt O’Brien’s Company) – cmarling@wittobriens.com.