Contingent Workforce Program Manager

Stefanini$166K — $176K *
Staffing
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 7+ years of project or program management experience
  • Experience with MSP contingent workforce programs
  • Strong understanding of contingent labor operations and supplier management
  • Prior experience with EMEA program expansions

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage detailed project plans and timelines
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure timely project completion
  • Monitor project progress and drive resolution of risks
  • Communicate project risks and recommend remediation strategies
  • Lead activities for expanding the contingent labor program into EMEA region
  • Serve as key liaison between organization and MSP partners
  • Create executive-ready presentations and status updates

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead impactful initiatives with high visibility
  • Regular interaction with senior HR leaders and cross-functional executives
  • Work in a dynamic and growing contingent workforce environment
  • Potential for professional development and expansion into international operations
  • Collaborative work culture with strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement
Full Job Description
Details:

The Senior Manager, Contingent Labor Program Projects is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of key initiatives supporting the organization's contingent workforce program. This role will be instrumental in delivering program enhancements, supporting the expansion of contingent labor operations into the EMEA region, and ensuring successful implementation of strategic priorities established by HR Leadership.

This is a highly visible role with regular interaction and exposure to senior HR leaders, cross-functional executives, and external workforce partners. The individual in this role will play a critical part in translating strategic direction into operational execution while providing leadership with clear project insights, risk assessments, and recommendations.

The ideal candidate is a strong project and program management professional with prior experience implementing or enhancing MSP programs and a solid understanding of contingent workforce practices.

Responsibilities:

Program Execution & Project Management:
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies in conjunction with the HR Project Sponsor and MSP Partner.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely resolution through effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Proactively communicate project risks, issues, and potential impacts to the HR Project Sponsor, while recommending remediation plans, mitigation strategies, and decision points to support successful project outcomes.
  • Ensure consistent project governance, documentation, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.


EMEA Expansion Support:
  • Lead project activities associated with the expansion of the contingent labor program into the EMEA region.
  • Coordinate with regional stakeholders, MSP partners, Legal, Procurement, HR, and Compliance teams to support implementation activities.
  • Track key milestones, dependencies, and readiness activities to ensure successful deployment.


MSP & Vendor Partnership:
  • Serve as a key liaison between the organization and MSP partner(s).
  • Facilitate recurring business reviews, status meetings, and project governance discussions.
  • Monitor vendor performance and foster strong partnerships to drive accountability and continuous improvement.


Stakeholder Management & Communication:
  • Partner effectively with HR, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and business leaders.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the HR Project Sponsor by providing regular status updates, escalating critical risks early, and presenting recommended solutions.


Executive Reporting:
  • Create executive-ready presentations, dashboards, and status updates.
  • Prepare concise executive summaries and recommendations.
  • Support a high-profile portfolio of initiatives with significant visibility across HR Leadership and key enterprise stakeholders.


Job Requirements

Details:

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 7+ years of project or program management experience.
  • Experience implementing, managing, or enhancing an MSP contingent workforce program.
  • Strong understanding of contingent labor operations, workforce solutions, supplier management, and workforce compliance.


Success Factors:
  • Ability to anticipate risks and proactively escalate issues.
  • Demonstrated executive presence and confidence operating in a highly visible environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership through concise and impactful reporting.
  • Prior experience managing a contingent worker program or expansion in EMEA.

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

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Pay Range:

$ 80.00 - $ 85.00

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