IT Risk Manager

Michael Page Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael Page Australia partners with a Sydney-based technology organisation to recruit an IT Third-Party Risk Manager on a temporary contract.

You will assess and manage third-party risk within the IT framework, develop and implement risk policies, monitor vendor compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, conduct risk assessments and audits, collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks, and provide regular reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in technology risk management and third-party governance.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Australian citizenship and willingness to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage third-party risk within the organisation's IT framework.
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits of third-party providers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and update risk registers and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend appropriate actions to address them.
• Ensure alignment of risk management processes with industry best practices.

Skills

IT risk management

Vendor governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessments

Job description

• Shape a critical capability from the ground up
• Work with executive leaders on high-profile risk decisions

About Our Client

A technology-focused organisation based in Sydney.

Job Description

• Assess and manage third-party risk within the organisation's IT framework.
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits of third-party providers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and update risk registers and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend appropriate actions to address them.
• Ensure alignment of risk management processes with industry best practices.

The Successful Applicant

A successful IT - Third Party Risk Manager should have:

• Strong expertise in technology risk management and third-party governance.
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate risks in IT vendor relationships.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements in risk management.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying risks.
• Candidates must be Australian citizens with willingness to acquire a security clearance

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate
• Temporary contract with the potential for impactful contributions.
• Located in Sydney, offering a convenient and accessible workplace.