Third Party Risk Management (Supply Chain) Design Lead

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Opportunities to contribute to federal

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Third Party Risk Management (Supply Chain) Design Lead based in the United States. This fully remote role has a preference for candidates near the Washington, DC metro area.

You will design and continuously improve SCRM processes, workflows, and technology-enabled solutions across a complex organization. You will translate stakeholder needs into scalable solutions, manage Jira stories and ProcessUnity workflows, and collaborate with risk, technology, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Information Security, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience leading or supporting process improvement, business transformation, or risk and control framework initiatives.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive initiatives without direct authority.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in SCRM, TPRM, Vendor Risk Management, or related risk discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, including requirements management, user story creation, defect tracking, workflow management, and enhancement delivery.
• Proven ability to gather, document, and translate business requirements into process improvements and technology solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with senior leaders, technical teams, and external organizations.
• Experience creating process documentation, workflow diagrams, SOPs, and training materials.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53, 800-161, 800-171, and CSF.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27002, 27036, 20243 (O-TTPS).
• Six Sigma certification or process-improvement expertise.
• ProcessUnity or other TPRM platforms experience is preferred.
• Enterprise risk management workflow design experience.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and enterprise process models.
• Experience in regulated environments and large-scale transformation.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and continuously improve SCRM processes, workflows, and procedures.
• Increase efficiency, effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction across the risk lifecycle.
• Develop process maps, workflow diagrams, SOPs, and supporting documentation.
• Assess regulatory requirements; propose enhancements to risk management processes.
• Collaborate with business, operational, technology, and risk stakeholders to build scalable solutions.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions; gather requirements; drive adoption of new processes.
• Influence cross-functional teams and secure support without direct authority.
• Translate business requirements into actionable process changes and technical enhancements.
• Create and manage Jira stories, enhancement requests, workflow updates, and defect remediation.
• Support UAT and validate solutions against requirements.
• Partner with training/communications to develop user guidance and training materials.
• Maintain risk management workflows and platforms (ProcessUnity).
• Contribute to enterprise risk transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Leadership

Requirements gathering

Communication

Facilitation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Information Security, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Jira

ProcessUnity

Visio

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Third Party Risk Management (Supply Chain) Design Lead based in the United States.

Take on a high-impact role shaping and strengthening enterprise Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) capabilities. You’ll lead the design and continuous improvement of risk processes, operational workflows, and technology-enabled solutions across a complex organization. Working at the intersection of business, risk, technology, and operations, you’ll translate stakeholder needs into scalable and effective solutions. This fully remote opportunity offers significant visibility and influence, with a preference for candidates in the Washington, DC metro area. As an individual contributor, you’ll drive initiatives from discovery through implementation, build consensus across teams, and support the evolution of risk management systems and practices. Your work will help improve efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder experience across the third-party risk lifecycle.

Accountabilities

• Design, document, and continuously improve Supply Chain Risk Management processes, workflows, and operational procedures.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction throughout the risk management lifecycle.
• Develop process maps, workflow diagrams, standard operating procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Assess evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices, recommending enhancements to risk management processes.
• Collaborate with business, operational, technology, and risk stakeholders to understand needs and develop scalable solutions.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions, gather requirements, build consensus, and drive adoption of new processes and capabilities.
• Influence cross-functional teams and secure support for process improvements and strategic initiatives without direct authority.
• Translate business requirements into actionable process changes and technical enhancements.
• Create and manage Jira stories, enhancement requests, workflow updates, and defect remediation activities.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), validating delivered solutions against business requirements.
• Partner with training and communications teams to develop user guidance, job aids, and training materials.
• Maintain and enhance risk management workflows and supporting platforms, including ProcessUnity.
• Contribute to enterprise risk transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Information Security, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience leading or supporting process improvement, business transformation, or risk and control framework initiatives.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive initiatives without direct authority.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Vendor Risk Management, or a related risk discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with Jira, including requirements management, user story creation, defect tracking, workflow management, and enhancement delivery.
• Proven ability to gather, document, and translate business requirements into process improvements and technology solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leaders, technical teams, and external organizations.
• Experience creating process documentation, workflow diagrams, standard operating procedures, and training materials.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-161, NIST 800-171, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27036, and ISO/IEC 20243 (O‑TTPS).
• Experience using Microsoft Visio or similar process‑mapping tools.
• Six Sigma certification or demonstrated expertise in process improvement.
• Experience with ProcessUnity or other Third-Party Risk Management platforms is preferred.
• Extensive experience designing and optimizing enterprise risk management workflows is an advantage.
• Familiarity with category taxonomies, governance frameworks, and enterprise process models is desirable.
• Experience in highly regulated or compliance‑driven environments and large‑scale process transformation or change management initiatives is preferred.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Salary range: $109,500–$213,500 USD for eligible locations, including Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, and other specified states.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development, hands‑on learning, certifications, and industry training.
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities to contribute to meaningful federal government missions.
• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, professional development, and employee well‑being.