Vendor Manager

Job Description

Program Manager – Contract-to-Hire

Location: Tempe, AZ - Hybrid – 3 days onsite

Duration: 6 months Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $41–$44/hr

Schedule: Standard business hours

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to join a highly visible team and help drive business initiatives, operational improvements, and cross-functional projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with business leaders, vendors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams and can independently manage projects from planning through completion.

Key Responsibilities

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• Manage projects, priorities, timelines, and deliverables from start to finish.
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• Partner with business leaders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to understand needs and drive alignment.
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• Lead stakeholder and vendor discussions and provide practical recommendations.
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• Analyze information, identify root causes, and develop solutions to business and operational challenges.
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• Drive process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
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• Use data, trends, and stakeholder feedback to prioritize work and support decision-making.
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• Navigate ambiguity and independently take ownership of projects and deliverables.
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• Identify and manage operational risks while balancing business objectives.
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• Maintain project documentation, milestones, and deliverables.
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• Communicate project updates and recommendations clearly to different audiences.
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• Coordinate multiple teams to ensure successful execution of initiatives.
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What We're Looking For

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• Experience in Program Management, Project Management, Operations, or a related field .
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• Strong stakeholder and vendor relationship management skills.
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• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
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• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
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• Experience with process improvement or operational excellence .
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
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• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
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• Ability to analyze information and make thoughtful recommendations.
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• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
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• PMP or CPM certification is a plus.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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• 6-month contract-to-hire
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• Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite
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• High visibility and exposure to business leaders and stakeholders
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• Opportunity to work on meaningful process and operational improvement initiatives
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• Potential path to full-time employment
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If you are a strong project/program management professional who enjoys solving problems, influencing stakeholders, and driving initiatives forward, we'd love to hear from you.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.