Program Manager, VMS

We are looking for a Program Manager

We are seeking a Program Manager to manage daily activities within an established enterprise contingent workforce program during a temporary leave assignment. This role will coordinate contractor lifecycle processes, support hiring managers and staffing suppliers, and help keep program activities organized and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily program activities and serve as a point of contact for hiring managers, staffing suppliers, and internal partners.
• Manage requisitions, approvals, onboarding, extensions, assignment changes, and offboarding through established workflows.
• Use the VMS to maintain contractor records, track engagement activity, and generate standard reports.
• Follow up with suppliers on submissions, onboarding requirements, service issues, and outstanding actions.
• Support rate reviews and verify alignment with approved rate structures, contracts, and purchasing procedures.
• Track contractor headcount, spend, assignment tenure, and supplier performance; flag discrepancies and follow up on corrections.
• Partner with Procurement, HR, Legal, and Finance to address process questions, invoicing issues, and policy requirements; escalate complex matters as needed.
• Maintain program documentation and prepare a clear handoff of open items and priorities at the end of the assignment.

Requirements:

• Contract — Temporary Leave Coverage
• Location: Roseland, NJ (Hybrid) | Duration: 3–6 months

Required Skills:

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in contingent workforce operations, staffing program coordination, vendor management, or a related role.
• At least 1 year of hands-on VMS experience supporting requisitions, contractor records, approvals, or reporting.
• Working knowledge of contractor lifecycle processes and experience supporting hiring managers and staffing suppliers.
• Ability to review workforce data and reports, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting an enterprise contingent workforce program or working with a managed service provider (MSP).
• Familiarity with Coupa, SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, or comparable platforms.
• Exposure to procurement processes or technology and professional services contractor populations.