PMO Specialist – Vendor Management & Third-Party Risk

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance & Process Support: Assists in defining and maintaining vendor management and TPRM governance frameworks, including workflows and standardized onboarding processes.

• Reporting & Data Insights: Maintains dashboards for spend and risk analysis using Power BI or Excel, and prepares regular compliance reports for leadership.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Acts as a liaison between vendor experts and departments like Legal, IT Security, and Procurement, while tracking action items from review meetings.

• Tool & System Management: Supports the implementation of vendor management software (e.g., ServiceNow, Coupa) and assists in user training and data integrity troubleshooting.

• Risk & Compliance Tracking: Monitors vendor adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, DORA) and supports the documentation needed for internal and external audits.

Requirements:

• Experience: Business or Risk Management with 1–3 years of experience in PMO, procurement, or risk/compliance support.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced use of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau), and PMO software like Jira or ServiceNow.

• Risk Standards Awareness: Basic understanding of global risk management and data protection standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and DORA.

• Professional Competencies: Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail for compliance tracking, and an analytical mindset to identify vendor performance trends.

• Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CAPM, PRINCE2, or entry-level risk/compliance credentials (e.g., CTPRP), and familiarity with contract lifecycle management.