POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-F3415 · FY26.Q4
Senior Manager, Contingent Workforce & Travel
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$245,000 – $294,000USD
MIDPOINT
$269,500
SPREAD
$49,000
LEVEL
SENIOR
§ 01
OVERVIEW
Zoox is seeking an experienced Senior Manager for the Contingent Workforce & Travel team. In this role you will lead and scale our Contingent Workforce and Travel programs. This leader will drive operational excellence, process improvements, and strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and the hiring manager experience. The role requires close partnership with Suppliers, Business Leaders, Recruiting, HR, Procurement, Finance, and legal teams to ensure seamless program execution.
In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to drive the strategic direction and operational excellence of Zoox’s expanding contingent workforce and global travel programs. You will champion compliance, fiscal discipline, and world-class stakeholder experiences as the organization scales domestically and globally.
You will continually ensure operational efficiency through the use of data.
§ 02
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Lead and scale global teams overseeing Contingent Workforce Management and Corporate Travel & Expense operations.
- Define and execute strategic roadmaps to modernize policies, systems, and governance across global mobility and non-employee talent.
- Partner with business leaders to align external talent strategies with organizational priorities and workforce planning goals.
- Direct vendor ecosystems and supplier partnerships to drive quality, fulfillment velocity, and fiscal discipline.
- Modernize tech stacks and automated workflows across T&E platforms, VMS, and expense tools to drive efficiency and audit-readiness.
- Champion a data-driven culture, utilizing program analytics and user feedback to benchmark performance and elevate service delivery.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience managing contingent workforce programs, preferably in a Hi-Tech, high-growth or complex environment.
- 7+ years of experience leading teams, with a strong ability to develop and mentor direct reports.
- Expertise in contingent workforce strategy, operations, and compliance, including worker classifications and industry best practices.
- Proven experience in managing an MSP, business partnerships, vendor management, and optimizing external partnerships.
- Extensive experience with VMS platforms (e.g., VNDLY, Beeline, Fieldglass) and an understanding of system configurations and reporting/analytics.
- Strong operational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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BONUS QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with financial tools and budget management related to contingent workforce programs.
- Experience with scaling organizations in a super fast-paced environment
- Proven experience leading and scaling end-to-end global corporate travel and expense (T&E) programs.
- Prior experience in an agency recruitment or staffing environment, meeting high-volume delivery targets,
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REQUIREMENTS
Description
- 10+ years of experience managing contingent workforce programs, preferably in a Hi-Tech, high-growth or complex environment.
- 7+ years of experience leading teams, with a strong ability to develop and mentor direct reports.
- Expertise in contingent workforce strategy, operations, and compliance, including worker classifications and industry best practices.
- Proven experience in managing an MSP, business partnerships, vendor management, and optimizing external partnerships.
- Extensive experience with VMS platforms (e.g., VNDLY, Beeline, Fieldglass) and an understanding of system configurations and reporting/analytics.
- Strong operational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Bonus qualifications
- Experience with financial tools and budget management related to contingent workforce programs.
- Experience with scaling organizations in a super fast-paced environment
- Proven experience leading and scaling end-to-end global corporate travel and expense (T&E) programs.
- Prior experience in an agency recruitment or staffing environment, meeting high-volume delivery targets,
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- How much does the Senior Manager, Contingent Workforce & Travel at Zoox pay?
- The posting lists a range of $245K–$294K per year. Ranges reflect what Zoox publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Senior Manager, Contingent Workforce & Travel role based?
- The role is based in Foster City, CA.
- What experience does Zoox expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Zoox headquartered?
- Zoox is headquartered in Foster City, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Zoox's Lever careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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