Vendor and Workforce Program Manager

We are a mission-driven company with the purpose to enable a safer, more sustainable world!

3E provides a comprehensive suite of data, analytics, and software solutions for enabling and improving workplace & chemical safety, product stewardship, supply chain management and sustainability. With over 35 years of experience, and 15 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, 3E helps more than 5,000 customers in various sectors to achieve safety, sustainability, and speed to market.

Are you ready to shape the future? Come join us!

About the Role

We’re looking for a entrepreneurial and autonomous Vendor & Workforce Program Manager to join our Program Management organization as an individual contributor growing into a leadership role. In this role, you'll leverage your project/program management skills and experience with vendor/workforce management to stand up the program management team overseeing our global workforce. If you are organized, methodical, and looking to create and build a team from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you!

The preferred location for this role is near our Bethesda, MD office, but we are also open to candidates located within the Eastern time zone.

What You'll Do

• Extended Workforce Oversight:
  • Maintain comprehensive records of 3E’s extended workforce, including independent and agency-based contractors. Track contractor status, assignments, roles, contract terms, and key contractual milestones.
  • Monitor and report on annual spending related to contractors, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and providing periodic reports on contractor expenses. Partner with finance and functional teams to forecast contractor costs and contribute to annual budgeting processes.
  • Provide regular and ad hoc reports on contractor metrics, spend analysis, and workforce composition.
• Process and Policy Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contractor-related queries from internal teams, contractors, and agencies. Collaborate closely with finance, HR, legal, and department heads to align contractor utilization with organizational needs.
  • Oversee and administer 3E’s policies and guidance for managers who oversee contractors, partnering with HR where relevant to ensure consistency in our practices across all colleagues.
  • Develop new processes as needed to support the extended workforce function as it evolves.
• Onboarding, Offboarding, and Training
  • Facilitate the onboarding and offboarding processes for contractors, ensuring compliance with company policies and proper setup in all necessary systems. Partner with IT, HR, and departmental stakeholders to streamline contractor transitions.
• Manage Extended Workforce Vendor Performance and Compliance
  • Develop and utilize a vendor scorecard to track performance and compliance, escalating issues to Senior and Executive leadership as appropriate to ensure continuous service delivery.
  • Continuously evaluate 3E’s Extended Workforce Program, identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement to drive ongoing maximize efficiency and effectiveness of our processes and systems.
  • Partner with legal and compliance to ensure contractor processes adhere to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including confidentiality agreements, IP protection, and regional labor laws.
  • Escalate contractor-related compliance issues to leadership, legal, and compliance teams promptly and facilitate timely resolution.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual Performance Plan.
  • Perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, vendor management, or business analysis with a strong focus on operations and process optimization. Experience documenting and improving business processes (LEAN experience a plus).
• Being scrappy, resourceful, and focused on solving problems and building process.
• Ability to work in a dynamic organization.
• Excellent communication skills, ideally within a global organization/team.
• Microsoft Office - especially Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.).
• Candidates residing within the Eastern Time Zone are strongly preferred.

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 per year. The final offer will depend on several factors, including the successful candidate’s skills, depth of work experience, location, and relevant licenses/ qualifications. Each offer is determined based on individual strengths and relevant business considerations.

In addition to the base salary, certain roles may qualify for a performance-based incentive and/or equity, with eligibility depending on the position. These rewards are based on a combination of company performance and individual achievements.

Our US Benefits Include

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Generous PTO accrual and paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness)

Disclosures

3E is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. 3E is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. For applicants who would like to request accommodation please send an email to [email protected].