T-Mobile

Manager, Third Party Risk

T-Mobile$99K — $178K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 1 year, or equivalent education and experience
  • 4-7 years of professional experience in operations, finance, legal, audit, or risk management
  • 2-4 years leading cross-functional initiatives, projects, or programs
  • 2+ years of managing direct reports
  • Experience with GRC or TPRM platforms and AI-powered tools

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the TPRM team while providing strategic direction and career support
  • Review vendor assessments for quality and adherence to TPRM processes
  • Manage TPRM processes to meet specialized compliance obligations
  • Establish relationships with stakeholders and deliver TPRM training
  • Oversee initiatives to enhance TPRM capabilities through tooling and automation

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employee stock grants and purchase plan
  • Paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays annually
  • Tuition assistance and educational support
  • Access to mobile service and home internet discounts
Full Job Description
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, ChatGPT Enterprise, 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


#LI-Corporate

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): 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, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ354843¶dox=1

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.

Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You're unstoppable!

About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US, Inc. is a wireless company. As of December 31, 2016, the Company provided wireless communications services, including voice, messaging and data, to over 71 million customers in the postpaid, prepaid and wholesale markets. It provides services, devices and accessories across its brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. It provides wireless communication services through a range of service plan options. The Company offers a device trade-in program, Just Upgrade My Phone (JUMP!), which provides customers a specified-price trade-in credit and upgrade eligibility after approximately six months of service; Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), which is designed to provide financing to customers for the purchase of devices, and installment agreements for accessories; T-Mobile Tuesdays, which offers customers free stuff and access to various offers from brands; and T-Mobile ONE and Simple Choice plans.
Learn more about T-Mobile
Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$174.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3 billion
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+16.4%
Revenue
$68.3 billion
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