Our client, a leading independent investment management firm, is seeking an experienced Program Manager for a 6 month contract in Atlanta, GA. This role is hybrid with 4 days per week onsite.
The Program Manager to lead the implementation of a global Vendor Management System (VMS) in partnership with our VMS partner.
This role will serve as the client-side project/program lead, responsible for coordinating a cross-functional tiger team and ensuring delivery in alignment with VMS partners implementation methodology and timeline.
The individual will act as the central decision-maker and escalation point, driving execution, governance, and stakeholder alignment across Procurement, HR, Technology, Finance, Legal, and other critical functions.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Governance- Serve as Invescos primary program lead and decision authority for the VMS implementation
- Define program goals, scope, and success metrics, aligned to enterprise workforce strategy
- Establish governance framework, including steering committees, working groups, and escalation pathways
- Act as primary escalation point for project risks, issues, and conflicts
Project Execution & Delivery- Assemble and coordinate the cross-functional project team
- Oversee execution across implementation phases (planning, discovery, design, build, testing, deployment)
- Monitor project progress to align with VMS partners recommended timeline
- Maintain integrated project plan and ensure milestone adherence
Cross-Functional Coordination
Lead and coordinate workstreams that include, but are not limited to:
- HRIS (data extraction and validation)
- Technology (integrations, requirements, testing)
- Procurement (supplier migration, reporting)
- Billing/Finance (invoice design and transition)
- Legal (contracts and escalation frameworks)
- Security/Facilities (onboarding/offboarding processes)
- Communications (change management and adoption)
Vendor & Stakeholder Management- Act as the primary interface with VMS partners implementation leadership
- Ensure alignment on deliverables, timelines, and dependencies between internal and vendor teams
- Provide regular updates to executive stakeholders and facilitate decision-making
Change Management & Adoption- Lead organizational readiness and adoption activities
- Partner with Communications Lead to drive effective messaging and stakeholder engagement
- Facilitate workshops, training alignment, and rollout strategy
Basic Qualifications- 5+ years of project/program management experience
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise system implementations
- Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in complex environments
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Preferred Qualifications- Experience leading end-to-end enterprise-level VMS implementation (e.g., Magnit, Beeline, VNDLY, Fieldglass) on the client side
- Experience in contingent workforce programs, MSP models, and VMS workflows
- Background in financial services or regulated industries
- Familiarity with HRIS/ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle)
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification are preferred but not required
Key Competencies- Strategic thinking and program leadership
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Executive communication and influence
- Change management and stakeholder engagement
Critical Success Factors- Delivery aligned to VMS partners implementation milestones and timeline
- Strong cross-functional alignment and governance discipline
- Proactive risk management with effective escalation handling
- Successful adoption and rollout of VMS platform across business units
Reporting & Stakeholder AlignmentPrimary Stakeholders:- Procurement Leadership (Program Sponsor)
- HR / HRIS
- Technology / Integration Teams
- Finance / Billing
- Legal & Compliance
- VMS Implementation Team
Pay Rate $106.70 - $108.70