Research Program Manager IV

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Weekly Pay

401(k) with Match

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Research Program Manager IV for a remote, 12-month contract. You will own end-to-end vendor lifecycle management across multiple markets, manage budgets and burn, and drive procurement processes with Buy@/Coupa.

You’ll build trackers and dashboards, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and mitigate sequencing risks to keep programs on track. Applicants should have 7–8+ years in program/operations management, strong vendor management, budgeting, and reporting experience,

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of experience in program or operations management.
• Proficiency in vendor lifecycle processes, including negotiations, PO creation, invoice reconciliation, and renewals.
• Strong budgeting skills with forecasting, burn tracking and leadership reporting.
• Experience with procurement systems such as Buy@ or Coupa.
• Ability to build and maintain operational infrastructure from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end vendor lifecycle management across multiple research vendors and markets.
• Maintain accurate budget forecasts, track burn rates, flag risks, and prepare leadership status reports.
• Navigate procurement systems to establish vendor engagements, ensure contract compliance, and coordinate bids.
• Build and improve trackers, intake systems, and dashboards as reliable sources of truth.
• Manage complex, interdependent timelines across markets, vendors, and internal teams.

Skills

Vendor lifecycle management

Budget forecasting

Leadership communication

Stakeholder reporting

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

Buy@

Coupa

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in research and operational excellence, is seeking a Research Program Manager IV to join their team. As a Research Program Manager IV, you will be part of the Operations Department supporting high-impact research initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, proactive problem-solving, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title:

Research Program Manager IV

Location:

Remote
Length: 12 months

Pay Range:

$80 per -$85 hour

What's the Job?

• Own end-to-end vendor lifecycle management, including SOW scoping, negotiation, PO creation, invoice reconciliation, and contract renewals across multiple research vendors and markets.
• Maintain accurate budget forecasts, track burn rates, flag risks early, and prepare leadership-ready status reports on a regular basis.
• Navigate procurement systems and sourcing processes to establish new vendor engagements, ensure contract compliance, and coordinate with sourcing managers on competitive bids.
• Build and continuously improve operational infrastructure such as trackers, intake systems, and dashboards that serve as reliable sources of truth for teams and stakeholders.
• Manage complex, interdependent timelines across multiple markets, vendors, and internal teams, proactively identifying dependencies and sequencing risks to prevent blockers.

What's Needed?

• 7-8+ years of experience in program or operations management, preferably in UX research operations, consulting, or similar fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in managing vendor lifecycle processes, including negotiations, PO creation, invoice reconciliation, and renewals.
• Strong budget management skills, including forecasting, burn tracking, risk flagging, and leadership reporting.
• Experience with procurement systems such as Buy@, Coupa, or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to develop and maintain operational infrastructure from scratch, including trackers, canonical systems, and intake processes.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead high-visibility research operations in a dynamic environment.
• Work with a diverse team committed to innovation and operational excellence.
• Develop and refine your skills in vendor management, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination.
• Contribute to impactful projects that influence organizational decision-making.
• Join a company recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics, and responsible business practices.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.