Third Party Risk Management Lead

About Sungrow:
Sungrow North America is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed to optimize the performance and efficiency of solar power installations. Sungrow North America is known for its commitment to innovation, high-quality standards, and exceptional customer service, aiming to provide sustainable and reliable energy solutions to meet the growing demand for clean power.

The Position:
Sungrow Americas is seeking a Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Lead to establish and operate a scalable program for managing vendor, supplier, and third-party risk across the organization.

This role is responsible for ensuring that third-party relationships are assessed, governed, and continuously monitored in alignment with regulatory expectations and customer requirements.

In parallel, this role will support the development of business continuity and resilience capabilities, including Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and foundational BCDR program elements.

This is a program leadership role requiring strong execution, cross-functional influence, and the ability to operate in a regulated, critical infrastructure environment

Key Responsibilities

Third Party Risk Management (Program Ownership)

Build and operate the TPRM program lifecycle, including:
- Vendor intake and risk tiering
- Security assessments and due diligence
- Ongoing monitoring and reassessment
Define and enforce minimum security requirements for vendors and suppliers
Partner with legal and procurement to embed security and risk clauses into contracts
Establish processes for exception management and risk acceptance

Risk Assessment & Due Diligence

Lead execution of third-party security reviews, including:
- Questionnaires and evidence validation
- Review of SOC 2, ISO certifications, and supporting artifacts
Identify and communicate material risks and required mitigations
Ensure alignment to frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NERC CIP where applicable)

Continuous Monitoring & Issue Management

Implement ongoing monitoring capabilities for vendor risk posture
Track and drive remediation of identified third-party risks
Maintain visibility into fourth-party and supply chain dependencies where relevant

Business Continuity & Resilience (BCDR/BIA Support)

Support development of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) across critical functions
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to define:
- Critical processes
- Recovery time objectives (RTO) / recovery point objectives (RPO)
Contribute to the development of BCDR plans and testing frameworks
Ensure third-party dependencies are integrated into continuity planning

Governance, Reporting & Audit Readiness

Develop and track TPRM KPIs and risk metrics
Provide executive-level reporting on third-party risk posture
Maintain documentation and evidence to support:
- Audits
- Customer security reviews
- Regulatory inquiries
Ensure program is defensible and repeatable

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with:
- Procurement (vendor onboarding)
- Legal (contractual protections)
- IT and engineering (technical validation)
Act as the central point of coordination for third-party risk decisions

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in third-party risk management, GRC, or vendor risk programs
Proven experience building or leading a TPRM program in a regulated or enterprise environment
Strong understanding of:
- Vendor risk assessment methodologies
- Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Experience reviewing:
- Security documentation (policies, controls, audit reports)
- Third-party attestations (SOC 2, ISO certifications)
Working knowledge of business continuity and resilience concepts (BIA, BCDR)
Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and accountability

Preferred

Experience in energy, industrial, or critical infrastructure sectors
Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements
Experience implementing or operating TPRM platforms/tools
Certifications such as CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or CTPRP

Competencies

Program Builder: Can stand up and mature TPRM from structure to scale
Risk Translator: Converts vendor risk into business and contractual impact
Governance-Oriented: Ensures decisions are documented and defensible
Cross-Functional Operator: Effective with procurement, legal, IT, and engineering
Pragmatic Enforcer: Balances risk reduction with business enablement

Strategic Fit

Establishes control over external risk exposure
Strengthens customer trust and regulatory alignment
Enables defensible procurement and vendor onboarding decisions
Builds foundation for enterprise resilience and continuity planning

Travel

Up to 10%

Work Location and Status:

Remote
No visa sponsorship

Sungrow is an equal opportunity employer. Due to strong interest in this position, Sungrow will only contact candidates who best meet the requirements. Thank you for your interest in Sungrow.

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