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Direct the execution of third-party risk management activities, including vendor risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, escalations, and remediation. * Proactively manage, communicate and escalate ...

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Third-Party Vendor Risk Management (TPVRM). This is a foundational leadership role for a seasoned risk professional who thrives in fast-moving, mission-critical ...

Job Summary The Technology Risk Assessor is responsible for managing and assessing a portfolio of technology vendors, with a focus on vendor risk, performance, and overall value delivery. This role ...

Senior IT Risk and Compliance

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $132K/yr

The Senior Third-Party Vendor Risk Analyst will help shape the Information Security Team's third party vendor risk management program. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert for third ...

Governance & Risk Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $96K/yr

Key Responsibilities Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) & Vendor Risk Assessments (VRA) * Conduct end-to-end Vendor Risk Assessments (VRA) including initiation, analysis, follow-ups, and final ...

WM Vendor Risk Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$58K - $115K/yr

The Wealth Management (WM) Chief Data Office (CDO) sits within the WM Risk organization and strives ... The Vendor Risk Team within WM CDO works to ensure third-party relationships supporting WM are ...

Risk Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

Provide strategic thinking on next levels of maturity in Technology & Vendor Risk management * Act as a cross functional partner in the deployment of our information security program within the ...

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How much do vendor risk management jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for vendor risk management in the United States is $103,704.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Vendor Risk Management job?

A Vendor Risk Management (VRM) job involves assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors and suppliers. Professionals in this role evaluate vendor security, compliance, and operational risks to protect their organization from potential disruptions, data breaches, or regulatory violations. They work closely with procurement, legal, and IT teams to establish risk management frameworks and ensure vendors meet contractual and security standards. Their responsibilities often include conducting risk assessments, reviewing vendor contracts, and developing risk mitigation strategies. Effective VRM helps organizations reduce exposure to risks while maintaining productive vendor relationships.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Vendor Risk Management position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Vendor Risk Management, you need a solid background in risk assessment, contract analysis, and supply chain management, often supported by a degree in business, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with risk management software, vendor management systems, and relevant certifications such as Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) are highly valued. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and negotiation skills help build effective vendor relationships and navigate complex scenarios. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring organizational compliance, minimizing third-party risks, and maintaining strong supplier performance.

What are some common challenges faced in a Vendor Risk Management role?

Professionals in Vendor Risk Management often encounter the challenge of assessing and monitoring a wide range of vendors, each with unique risk profiles and compliance requirements. Balancing multiple projects, managing deadlines, and ensuring clear communication between internal stakeholders and vendors can also be demanding. Staying updated on evolving regulatory standards and quickly adapting to new risks is essential in this role. Overcoming these challenges requires strong organizational skills, continual learning, and proactive relationship management.
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Infographic showing various Vendor Risk Management job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 93% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,704 per year, or $49.9 per hour.

Head of Technology Risk Management

- Zoetis Belgium S.A.

Parsippany, NJ

$164K - $266K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Eastern Time Zone preferred

Role Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Lead a newly created Technology Risk Management function responsible for providing strategic guidance and insights on risk mitigation, escalation, and business resilience across our Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), IT Escalation, and our IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery processes. This leader will chair our Technology Governance & Risk Management SteerCo ensuring visibility to potential and accepted risk including recommended actions. This role ensures the enterprise maintains risk transparency and operational resilience across the technology landscape, reporting regularly to executive leadership.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Technology Risk Oversight and Strategy:

  • Establish process, KPIs and management reporting to govern and proactively manage accepted technology risk.
  • Constantly review existing policies and tooling, driving improvements and leverage automation / AI wherever possible.
  • Chair the Technology Governance & Risk Management SteerCo.

Third-Party Risk Management:

  • Direct the execution of third-party risk management activities, including vendor risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, escalations, and remediation.
  • Proactively manage, communicate and escalate issues to senior leadership as needed.
  • Review and approval of Risks/Findings, escalating risk recommendations to management as needed.
  • Assist the Legal and Procurement teams with periodic updates to the Third-Party Minimum-Security Baseline contract addendum and provide ZTD review and monitoring of controls therein.
  • Define and manage TPRM Training and Communication strategy for ZTD and Business.
  • Establish KPIs and management reporting, proactively provide insights to accepted risk.
  • Proactively optimize the process, tools and support structure with advancements with automation and AI.

IT Escalation Management:

  • Owns, governs the IT Escalation Management Process, constantly evaluating how to optimize.
  • Serves as escalation point for technology risk events and deviations, ensuring incidents are properly recorded, investigated, escalated, and closed.
  • Accountable for proactively managing accepted risk and providing management reporting.
  • Refines and implements KRIs (Key Risk Indicators) embedded in daily operations.

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity:

  • Oversees the planning, execution, and escalation of IT disaster recovery and business continuity efforts, ensuring proper business resilience across all divisions.
  • Ensures resiliency is built for the IT environment and applications.
  • Develops and executes IT resiliency procedure and plans working with ZTD and business as applicable.
  • Establish KPIs and management reporting providing view of overall health of ZTD Infrastructure & IT Resiliency (DR).
  • Oversee tabletop reviews and recovery testing for Edge Sites.

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:

  • Act as strategic partner with IT, business units, and leadership to mature risk management capabilities.
  • Foster a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and learning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years in technology risk management and leadership.
  • Hands-on in IT risk frameworks, disaster recovery, and vendor risk.
  • Proven leadership in technology risk management, IT disaster recovery, and third-party/vendor risk programs.
  • Strong understanding of risk frameworks, incident response, and regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrated leadership in large, complex, multi-divisional global settings.
  • Strong communication and broad influence skills; ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills that combine both IQ and EQ.
  • Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on managing to business outcomes through collaboration with multiple internal and external parties
  • Executive presence and comfort interacting across all levels of the organization including senior leadership
  • Hands on leader with desire to dig into the details, build new practices, work across the organization to build buy-in, but also has the ability to work on strategy and interact with executive level discussions.
  • Leads and motivates others, generating commitment and a shared sense of purpose.
  • Demonstrates and models Zoetis Core Beliefs in all interactions
  • Accountable for delivery of measurable results with significant positive impact to ZTD

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

  • Risk frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, PCI-DSS)
  • Extensive experience with Third Party Vendor Management risk and audit management tools
  • IT business continuity and disaster recovery planning
  • Incident response, risk reporting, and control testing
  • Communication of complex risk concepts to technical and executive audiences

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $164,000-$266,000. Our salary ranges are

determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range

for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional

factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation

This position is also eligible for long-term incentive

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional

and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families includinghealthcare and insurance benefits beginning

on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

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