Project Manager - Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tool Selection

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tool Selection
Contract, Remote, German speaking needed

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 3-6 month assignment (50% capacity) to lead the end-to-end selection of a Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) solution. You will manage cross-functional stakeholders, conduct comprehensive RFP processes, and deliver strategic technology recommendations to support enterprise risk management objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership & Execution

• Plan and execute complete TPRM tool selection project life cycle within agreed timeline and scope
• Lead structured stakeholder engagement across Compliance, Procurement, Credit Risk, Legal, and IT Security
• Provide regular status updates to project sponsors and steering committee

Requirements & Documentation

• Facilitate requirements gathering and validation sessions with key business functions
• Document and consolidate business requirements into comprehensive Statement of Work (SoW)
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and evaluation criteria

RFP Process Management

• Conduct market analysis to identify suitable TPRM vendors and data source providers
• Design and launch dual RFP processes for both TPRM tools and data sources
• Coordinate vendor Q&A sessions, tool demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts
• Lead evaluation workshops and vendor scoring processes

Solution Requirements Validation Ensure selected tools address group-wide needs including:

• Compliance requirements (due diligence, ESG, sanctions screening)
• Procurement processes (supplier onboarding, SAP Ariba integration)
• Credit risk management (financial data integration, exposure tracking)
• Information security standards (NIS2 compliance)

Project Delivery

• Deliver final recommendation report and executive briefing deck
• Ensure alignment with strategic priorities and risk management framework
• Complete comprehensive project documentation and handover

Requirements

• 5+ years project/program management experience, preferably involving technology selection or digital risk initiatives
• Proven experience managing cross-functional stakeholder engagement and translating requirements into formal deliverables
• Strong background in Third Party Risk Management, regulatory compliance, and supplier life cycle processes
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting SoWs and managing end-to-end RFP processes
• Solid understanding of compliance, procurement, and/or credit risk domains
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills
• German & English speaking

If this sounds like your next challenge and you would like to know more, please send us your CV for an immediate interview.