Program Manager – Contingent Workforce

Instacart

Program Manager building Instacart's governed contingent workforce program. Managing MSP/VMS platforms, suppliers, compliance, policies, and cross-functional adoption.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $139,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in governance frameworks, program management, and operationalizing contingent workforce policies. Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and manage supplier relationships effectively.

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Program ManagementGovernance Framework DevelopmentVendor Relationship ManagementContingent Workforce ManagementSOX Compliance

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProcess DevelopmentSupplier OnboardingWorker ClassificationContingent Workforce ManagementGovernance FrameworksOperationalizationAccountability StructuresInternational Workforce ProgramsEOR Engagements

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCross-Functional AlignmentLeadershipTraining and Enablement

Tools & Technologies

Beeline VMSMonument MSPSAP FieldglassWorkday

Industry Keywords

SOX ComplianceEmployment LawWorkforce ManagementTalent OperationsHR Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and mature governance, policy, and program infrastructure for Instacart's contingent workforce
Operationalize the Beeline VMS and Monument MSP platform into a scalable, governed program
Develop governance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and accountability structures
Manage the approved supplier network as the primary contact for Monument and Beeline
Own supplier onboarding and offboarding and enforce rate, compliance, and worker-classification frameworks
Partner with Legal and Accounting to operationalize worker-classification and tenure-management policies
Ensure policies are SOX audit-ready and strengthen program controls
Drive organizational adoption through communications, training, and enablement materials
Own the roadmap for international expansion via a centralized EOR, platform enhancements, and improved spend reportability
Work with Finance, Legal, Accounting, IT, and other stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in program management, operations, or workforce management
Demonstrated track record of building programs from scratch in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Experience managing vendor or supplier relationships, ideally in a staffing, MSP, or VMS context
Strong process development skills
Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment across Finance, Legal, HR, and business stakeholders
Comfortable leading a newly launched program and building its playbook
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, including at the executive level
Preferred: experience with contingent workforce management platforms such as Beeline, SAP Fieldglass, or Workday, or MSP programs
Preferred: familiarity with employment law, worker classification, or SOX compliance in an HR or workforce context
Preferred: background in HR, Talent, or People Operations
Preferred: experience leading international workforce programs or EOR engagements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work location: home, office, or coffee shop
Regular in-person events
New hire equity grant
Annual refresh grants
Market-competitive compensation and benefits