What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM DIRECTOR: CONTINGENT LABOR position at Guidant Global?
Title : Program Director
Location : Houston, TX (Required)
Job Description :
As the Program Director, you will lead a dynamic Program Management Office assigned to a specific MSP client. You will be empowered to drive the strategic development of the program in conjunction with the Client Sponsor and with the support of an assigned Program Management team and shared Back-Office Services. The team will be expected to drive flawless execution of the day-to-day operations and provide ongoing client service and satisfaction at the highest level. We are looking for an experienced Procurement / MSP Professional with incredibly high integrity, an inquisitive mind and a passion for excellence.
The person in this role will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the PMO including, but not limited to, delivery of Statement of Work (SOW) requirements and Contingent Labor solutions. This will require the development and implementation of sourcing and buying strategies for the categories of spend under the scope of the program, while working in conjunction with client managers, stakeholders, and other functional areas such as Procurement, Legal, IT, Human Resources and Finance.
Key focus areas and indicators of success are as follows :
- Program Leadership >
working independently, with internal SMEs and with Client Leadership, you will determine and deliver the overarching value proposition as well as provide expertise and guidance to Program Stakeholders for the following :
a top priority for you will be ensuring your team provides successful delivery of the ongoing program requirements including, but not limited to :
a world class team is core to the success of any program; you will be responsible for overall Program Team management including day-to-day priorities, team engagement and overall communications and.
as Program Lead, you will have the ultimate responsibility of ensuring that annual program financial objectives are met. This involves having a complete understanding of all components of the program P&L (spend, revenue, system costs, operating expenses & operating income) so as to meet / exceed annual budgets.
Individuals that will likely thrive in this role are those that have significant Procurement and / or MSP experience. In order to succeed, individuals will need to be highly competent leaders who take initiative, yet are adaptable in dynamic environments, are able to routinely provide analytic and strategic thinking and are very comfortable delegating work to both direct and indirect reports (and ultimately holding them accountable for the finished work product). This is a very high-profile position that will have a significant impact on the success of the Program for both the Client and our organization.
Required Skills
Procurement & Supply Chain Management concepts
Managed Service Programs / MSP proven experience
Extensive working knowledge of Vendor Management (VMS) & ERP Systems
Exceptional planning and organizational skills
Effective communication and collaboration methods
Conflict management and resolution skills
Ability to :
Problem solving techniques
Provide thought leadership
Have a customer-centric mindset and present / facilitate effective meetings at all client levels
Negotiate & manage contracts
Value promoter and influencer
Utilize analytical tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.) to analyze data and trends to provide actionable recommendations / program expansion
Roadmap development, engagement, and measurement tools
Manage a team, including remote members
Effectively use MS Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Required Education / Experience :
Guidant Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law.
If you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talent_hr@impellam.com.
