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f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a· Posted Nov 2, 2026

Director of Contingent Workforce Programs

Seattle, Washingtoncontract

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f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a The Director of Contingent Workforce Programs leads the strategy, governance, operations, and continuous improvement of the contingent workforce program. This role manages agency workers, independent contractors, and SOW engagements while partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize program performance and risk management.

Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Governance
Own the contingent workforce program strategy, operating model, and roadmap; independently assess gaps, recommend solutions, and drive improvements.
Establish policies, processes, decision rights, approval requirements, and service expectations with cross-functional partners.
Lead program changes from planning through implementation, communications, training, and adoption.
Program Operations
Oversee the engagement lifecycle, from intake and review through onboarding, extensions, and offboarding.
Monitor service performance, resolve bottlenecks, and lead resolution of complex or sensitive issues.
Address recurring problems and develop practical guidance that improves execution and the manager experience.
Partner with business leaders and Finance on workforce needs, engagement options, and budget considerations.
Serve as the program's subject-matter expert and coordinate classification reviews with Legal, PX, and Procurement.
Align stakeholders, drive accountability, and present program performance, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
Vendors, Data, & Systems Management

Qualification

Demonstrated experience buildingAbility to analyze workforceExperience with supplier negotiationsExperience in a high-growthTemporary employee offer package

Required

12+ years of relevant experience in contingent workforce management, workforce programs, HR/PX operations, procurement, or supplier management, including direct ownership of a contingent workforce program.
Demonstrated experience building, scaling, or transforming an enterprise contingent workforce program, with measurable improvements in operations, governance, supplier performance, or cost.
Experience independently leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation and ongoing improvement.
Strong working knowledge of agency worker, independent contractor, and SOW engagement models.
Experience establishing program governance, processes, controls, service standards, and performance measures.
Experience managing suppliers and resolving complex operational or stakeholder issues.
Ability to analyze workforce, supplier, or spend data and turn findings into actionable recommendations.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to advise leaders and drive accountability across teams.
Ability to work independently with broad direction, navigate ambiguity, and balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution.

Preferred

Experience supporting contingent workforce programs across multiple countries or business units.
Previous people-management or team-leadership experience.
Experience with vendor management systems (VMS), managed service provider (MSP) models, and HR, procurement, or workforce analytics platforms.
Experience with supplier negotiations, rate management, and workforce cost optimization.
Experience in a high-growth, technical, engineering, aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environment.
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package: