FCW Program Manager IV 12-month Contract Remote- Local to Princeton, NJ or EST Hours
Requirements
Manage the full lifecycle of contingent workers, including sourcing, supplier management, onboarding, extensions, compliance, reporting, and offboarding.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand contract staffing needs and translate them into clear, well-scoped requisitions within a VMS.
Provide strategic sourcing guidance and best practices on sourcing strategies and operational processes.
Review candidate submissions, coordinate interviews, extend offers, and guide stakeholders through onboarding procedures.
Build and maintain supplier relationships throughout the contingent workforce lifecycle, including sourcing, selection, onboarding, offboarding, and invoicing.
Negotiate terms and rates with suppliers in alignment with program standards.
Track supplier performance against established SLAs and proactively address issues.
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and billing concerns.
Manage contract worker extensions and terminations while tracking tenure to adhere to program policies.
Support annual renewal cycles and event-driven needs such as equipment provisioning through ServiceNow.
Maintain accurate records of workforce activity and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
Generate and interpret reports using Workday and VMS platforms to monitor program activity and workforce metrics.
Compile reports on requisition activity, headcount, spend, cycle times, and other KPIs using Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
Assist with preparing monthly leadership reports.
Identify and address risks related to contracts, finance, and compliance, escalating issues when appropriate.
Handle sensitive worker and vendor data with confidentiality and care.
Lead initiatives to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance control mechanisms.
Support ongoing program improvements and ad hoc projects focused on efficiency and compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum of 6 years of experience in the contingent workforce industry, including client-side, supplier-side, or MSP/VMS experience.
Experience with Beeline strongly preferred; experience with other VMS platforms considered.
Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
Proven problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
Strong communication skills and ability to advise senior stakeholders with credibility and professionalism.
Ability to work independently with sound judgment and appropriate escalation.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms preferred.
Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industries preferred.
Familiarity with procurement systems and requisition and purchase order processes, such as Ariba, preferred.
Experience supporting contingent workforce policies, tenure, and compliance preferred.
Prior in-house program management experience, as opposed to outsourced MSP models, preferred.