Manager, Contingent Workforce

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RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

As a Manager, Contingent Workforce (SOW) at RXO, you’ll be accountable to lead and optimize the Statement of Work (SOW) labor category with a strong focus on our IT portfolio. This role owns the end-to-end governance, execution, and optimization of IT SOW engagements and serves as a strategic advisor to business and technology leaders on effective procurement models.

This individual will partner closely with IT, Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to drive supplier performance while ensuring contingent labor solutions are cost-effective, compliant, scalable, and aligned to business outcomes.

Please note, this is a fully onsite role, Monday through Friday, based at RXO’s Headquarters located at 11215 N Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Program Management: Design, implement, and manage the contingent workforce strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Vendor Management: Build, manage relationships, and optimize performance with SOW suppliers.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to labor laws, internal policies, and drive proper classification standards (e.g., W2, 1099, SOW).

• Strategic Workforce Advisory: Partner with IT and business leaders to understand resource needs and project objectives. Advise leaders on the appropriate procurement model (Staff Augmentation vs. Managed Solutions / Outsourced Services)

• Operational Efficiency: Drive metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of the contingent workforce program. Identify areas for improvement.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for IT contingent workforce strategy and SOW labor engagement. Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Finance, and TA to streamline processes and reduce cycle times. Educate leaders on best practices, SOW structures, and risk considerations.

• Technology Management: Review technology landscape and vendor management systems capabilities to create the technology roadmap for this labor category. Budget Oversight: Track spend and provide regular reporting to leadership on cost savings, headcount, and supplier performance.

What you’ll need to excel:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience 

• 5+ years of experience in contingent workforce vendor management, technology procurement or managed services. 

• Experience managing a Vendor Management System (VMS).

• Knowledge of contingent labor regulations (e.g., co-employment, worker classification).

• Proven ability to manage complex SOW engagements and vendor relationships (specifically IT)

It’d be great if you also have:

• CCWP 

• Experience in platforms such as Planview, Workday and/or SimplifyVMS

• Excellent communication skills to partner and deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization 

Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

Why Join Us:

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match

• Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses

• Company-paid disability and life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career and Leadership Development Programs

• Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days

Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.