Third-Party Risk Management Program Manager

C.H. Robinson is seeking a strategic Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program Manager to lead and strengthen our enterprise-wide approach to managing third-party risk, helping protect the organization while enabling informed business decisions. In this role, you will drive the end-to-end TPRM program, partnering across Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Procurement, and business teams to assess, mitigate, and govern vendor risk throughout the supplier lifecycle. You will shape program strategy, influence executive decision-making through meaningful risk insights, and enhance processes that improve compliance, scalability, and operational effectiveness. If you're passionate about building risk-aware partnerships and driving enterprise impact, we encourage you to apply.At C.H. Robinson, we’re firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and propel success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site two days a week, igniting creativity and driving impactful results. With the flexibility for remote work three days a week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.**The internal deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 12th at 12:00 pm CST. Responsibilities:The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:Lead and evolve the enterprise Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program strategy, governance framework, and roadmap to strengthen risk management practices across the organizationEstablish and maintain risk-based standards, policies, and governance processes that support informed business decision-makingManage vendor intake, risk tiering, and due diligence processes for new suppliers, renewals, and significant changes to existing engagementsPartner with Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Business Continuity, Procurement, and business leaders to assess, manage, and mitigate third-party risksDrive cross-functional risk reviews, remediation efforts, and escalation activities to address high-priority vendor risks and compliance concernsMonitor third-party risk throughout the vendor lifecycle, ensuring timely follow-up, remediation tracking, and risk acceptance governanceDevelop dashboards, metrics, and executive-level reporting that provide visibility into vendor risk exposure, program performance, and emerging trendsIdentify opportunities to enhance program effectiveness, scalability, and operational efficiency while addressing evolving regulatory and business requirementsPromote adherence to procurement processes, approved purchasing channels, and vendor governance requirements to reduce organizational riskSupport sourcing, vendor selection, and contracting activities by ensuring third-party engagements meet risk management standards before executionRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent working experienceMinimum of 6-8 years’ experience in Third-Party Risk Management, Ve...