Head of Contingent Workforce & Travel

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead and scale global teams overseeing Contingent Workforce Management and Corporate Travel & Expense operations.
• Define and execute strategic roadmaps to modernize policies, systems, and governance across global mobility and non-employee talent.
• Partner with business leaders to align external talent strategies with organizational priorities and workforce planning goals.
• Direct vendor ecosystems and supplier partnerships to drive quality, fulfillment velocity, and fiscal discipline.
• Modernize tech stacks and automated workflows across T&E platforms, VMS, and expense tools to drive efficiency and audit-readiness.
• Champion a data-driven culture, utilizing program analytics and user feedback to benchmark performance and elevate service delivery.

Job requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing contingent workforce programs, preferably in a Hi-Tech, high-growth or complex environment.
• 7+ years of experience leading teams, with a strong ability to develop and mentor direct reports.
• Expertise in contingent workforce strategy, operations, and compliance, including worker classifications and industry best practices.
• Proven experience in managing an MSP, business partnerships, vendor management, and optimizing external partnerships.
• Extensive experience with VMS platforms (e.g., VNDLY, Beeline, Fieldglass) and an understanding of system configurations and reporting/analytics.
• Strong operational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with financial tools and budget management related to contingent workforce programs.
• Experience with scaling organizations in a super fast-paced environment