Contingent Workforce Program Manager Jobs in Countryside, IL

Fully Remote Role

Description

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.

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.

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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field; Ability to anticipate risks and proactively escalate issues

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.