Senior Manager Contingent Workforce Planning

The SeniorManager Contingent Workforce Program owns the enterprise-wide strategy policy framework and operating model for engaging contingent talent contractors professional services and managed services. Partnering with Procurement Legal HR Finance IT and business leaders this role designs and governs end-to-end processes supplier ecosystems and enabling technologies (e.g. VMS/HRIS integrations) to ensure compliant cost-effective data-driven use of external labor. The role requires skill in stakeholder management and complex analysis planning and governance.

The Senior Manager reports to the Head Procurement & Vendor Management and will be based in the US or UK in approved jurisdictions. The postholder will be eligible for flexible working options.

In this role your responsibilities include:

• Set the enterprise contingent workforce program and policy establishing standards for classification sourcing channels engagement types (T&M SOW managed services) tenure and controls

• Build multi-year demand/supply forecasts and scenario models for contingent labor; maintain an enterprise inventory and taxonomy of contingent roles

• Design and manage the supplier ecosystem (staffing vendors professional/managed service providers) including selection rate cards SLAs scorecards and quarterly business reviews

• Lead governance for SOW lifecycle and time-based engagements partnering with Legal HR Finance InfoSec and IT for compliant onboarding access and offboarding

• Own the VMS and related integrations with ERP/HRIS; drive data quality standardization and analytics; publish dashboards and insights for leadership decisions

• Partner with Legal HR and Finance to monitor regulatory tax and co-employment risks across jurisdictions; conduct audits oversee remediation plans and ensure adherence to internal policies

• Optimize processes from requisition to offboarding ; quantify value (savings cost avoidance quality) and drive continuous improvement

• Manage program financials and annual planning; establish track and report KPIs

• Serve as the primary advisor to business leaders on market trends channel strategy and sourcing decisions for external talent

• Lead cross-functional forums and change management for policy adoption and system/process changes; influence without direct authority

• Investigate and recommend opportunities for automation and/or AI to streamline contingent workforce management processes enhance data-driven decision-making and improve program efficiency

The skills & experience required for this role include:

• Degree in Business Supply Chain/Procurement Human Resources or related field or commensurate education and experience

• CCWP (Certified Contingent Workforce Professional) or procurement credentials (e.g. CPSM CIPS) preferred

• Demonstrated success in workforce planning procurement/vendor management and/or talent supply chain with strong competency in contingent workforce programs (contractors professional services managed services)

• Proven leadership of complex cross-functional programs/governance

• Hands-on experience implementing/administering a VMS and a strong understanding of necessary integrations with ERP/HRIS and security/access controls

• Demonstrated expertise in policy design worker classification SOW frameworks rate card and market pricing and compliance auditing across multiple jurisdictions

• Advanced analytical capability (forecasting dashboarding cost/benefit modeling) and executive-level reporting/presentations

• Outstanding stakeholder focus with the ability to influence a broad range of global stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Strong training and facilitation skills including virtual

• High degree of proficiency in standard Microsoft Office suite

Travel:

• Travel up to 10% of the time to CFA Institute offices including limited international meetings and to attend external events

At CFA Institute were committed to transparency and equity in our hiring compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: (US) $100000 - $115000 and (UK) 75000 - 90000 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience education location and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus a 12% employer contribution to a pension plan and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

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About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200000 charterholders across 160 markets we drive professional growth ethical behavior and better markets. We care about our employees well-being offering industry-leading benefits like:

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family

• Generous leave and time off

• Competitive retirement plans

• Flexible work options

• Wellness education and support programs

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