Program Manager - VMS Implementation

Program Manager - VMS Implementation
Atlanta, GA (onsite)
7+Month Contract

Client is seeking a 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 partner s 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 Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Governance
• Serve as Client s 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 partner s 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 partner s 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 partner s 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 Alignment
• Primary Stakeholders:
• Procurement Leadership (Program Sponsor)
• HR / HRIS
• Technology / Integration Teams
• Finance / Billing
• Legal & Compliance
• VMS Implementation Team

Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.