Sentara Health

Compensation

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City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Overview The Third-Party Risk Program Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of the organization’s third-party risk management program within a healthcare environment. This individual contributor role owns the program lifecycle — from vendor onboarding and risk assessment through ongoing monitoring, documentation, and offboarding — ensuring third party relationships comply with applicable healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH) and internal policy. The role requires close collaboration with vendors and cross-functional partners including Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Procurement, and Compliance to ensure full program coverage and audit readiness Key Responsibilities Program Management Own and drive the third-party risk program end-to-end, ensuring consistent execution across the vendor lifecycle Establish and maintain program timelines, milestones, and status reporting for leadership and stakeholders Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement of program workflows Be a part of the team and support the execution of the program Vendor Management Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party vendors throughout the assessment and management process Coordinate with vendors to gather required documentation, evidence, and remediation plans Track vendor responsiveness and escalate delays or non-compliance issues appropriately Risk Assessments (OneTrust) Manage and execute third-party risk assessments using OneTrust, including assessment creation, distribution, tracking, and completion Analyze assessment results to identify risk levels, gaps, and required remediation actions Maintain accurate, up-to-date vendor and assessment records within OneTrust Generate reports and dashboards from OneTrust to support program reporting and audits Documentation & Compliance Ensure all program documentation (policies, procedures, assessment records, contracts, remediation plans) is accurate, complete, and current Maintain audit-ready documentation in alignment with healthcare regulatory requirements (HIPAA, HITECH, and other applicable frameworks) Support internal and external audits by providing timely and accurate documentation Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Procurement, and business owners to ensure comprehensive risk coverage Communicate program requirements, risk findings, and remediation needs clearly to non-technical and technical stakeholders alike Act as a liaison between vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and keep the program moving forward Education Bachelor Level Degree (Preferred) 5+ years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree Certification/Licensure Certification in risk, or compliance (e.g., CTPRP, CRISC) preferred Experience Required Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in third-party/vendor risk management, program management, or compliance, ideally within healthcare or a regulated industry 5+ years of experience in third-party/vendor risk management, program management, or compliance, ideally within healthcare or a regulated industry without a Bachelor's degree preferred. Hands-on experience with OneTrust or similar GRC/risk management platforms Working knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, and healthcare data privacy/security requirements Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple vendors and assessments simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working cross functionally Preferred Certification in risk, or compliance (e.g., CTPRP, CRISC) Experience with vendor contract review or working alongside Legal/Procurement Familiarity with information security risk assessment frameworks (e.g., NIST, HITRUST) We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$106,080.00-$176,820.80. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans • Life Insurance • 401k/403B with Employer Match • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 •Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.