At Lions & Tigers, we’re building a future of work that centers transparency, agility, and human connection. As a VMS Program Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our success in client vendor management systems—connecting top-tier talent to high-impact opportunities while ensuring a seamless experience for both consultants and client partners.

This role blends recruiting expertise with program management, requiring strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to fulfillment, and a sharp eye on performance data. You’ll oversee the end-to-end talent lifecycle—from sourcing and screening to submission and onboarding—within the framework of our VMS partnerships. You’ll also partner closely with internal teams and client contacts to meet SLAs, optimize fulfillment strategies, and continuously improve scorecard results.

If you're energized by building relationships, balancing multiple priorities, and turning data into action, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead with impact in a fast-moving, people-first environment.

This is an Independent Contractor (1099) project estimated to be 40 hrs/week for 12 months

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

VMS Management & Fulfillment

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with VMS client partners, reacting quickly to specific talent needs with the best, right fit for each need
Manage the end-to-end talent process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting candidates for submission, within the VMS program’s associated requirements framework
When required, work with internal stakeholders to validate client requirements using the organization’s VMS rules of engagement
Leverage various sourcing platforms, including social media, networking, alumni and community networks, to identify and attract top-tier talent
Build and actively manage candidate pipelines, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified candidates to meet VMS SLAs and requirements
Conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate, identify and summarize relevant experience and skills, evaluate technical skills and abilities in relation to job requirements.
Negotiate rates with consultants in line with VMS opportunity rates
Accountable for internal L&T targets associated with VMS program participation, including, but not limited to total contract value earned
Responsible for L&T’s VMS scorecard, including analyzing performance drivers and initiating continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness
Engage in regular meetings with VMS program partners to provide updates on recruitment progress, address concerns, and strategize on on-going talent needs

Data & Insights

Maintain strong data integrity, documentation and regular reporting rhythms and updates to key stakeholders
Actively advocate for the L&T VMS program, leveraging data to drive action with internal and external stakeholders
Work and track daily activities within the ATS and CRM
Develop ATS and CRM-produced weekly reporting on key data points, aligned to scorecard improvement initiatives, job fulfillment and revenue attainment

Differentiation & Value Props

In partnership with cross-functional teams, develop and maintain a best-in-class experience for consultants hired through VMS programs
Ensure a seamless consultant and client onboarding experience and engagement model that differentiates L&T from peer organizations
Build a reputation for meeting and exceeding the expectations of clients being serviced through VMS programs

About You:

3–5 years of experience in talent sourcing and recruiting, with a proven ability to identify and engage high-quality candidates.
3–5 years of experience in program or project management, ideally within a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Hands-on experience with VMS platforms such as Beeline and Fieldglass; confident navigating and fulfilling within VMS frameworks.
Familiarity with enterprise-level vendor procurement environments—experience supporting companies like T-Mobile, Microsoft, Amazon, or Starbucks is a strong plus.
Highly organized, data-driven, and comfortable managing to performance metrics and SLAs.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with internal stakeholders, external partners, and candidates.
Outstanding communication and project management skills.
Global and cultural awareness; proven competency for working in diverse and inclusive teams.

What is Lions & Tigers?

Lions & Tigers offers professional staffing & workforce solutions to Fortune 500s & startups. We design custom teams with full-time & fractional support from highly-skilled communications, marketing, operations, and change specialists for ongoing engagements and deliverable-based projects. We create solutions to match an organization’s evolving needs.

By building and supporting blended workforces, we center mothers and BIPOC professionals in our model to keep people in the workforce, driving innovation and profitability. Our mission is to co-design a more human and valued work experience advancing impact, access & belonging.

Recent accolades for Lions & Tigers:

Microsoft Diverse-Owned Supplier of the Year (2021)
Microsoft Medium Supplier of the Year (2022)
Puget Sound Business Journal's Washington Best Workplaces (2020, 2021, 2022)

Our Core Values:

COMMUNITY We come together in collective action to nurture a community that lifts one another up and prioritizes economic access and representation. Together, and with intention, we achieve more than we ever will alone.
IMPACT Entrepreneurs at our core, we care deeply and take ownership for how we show up in the world. Individually and in community, we operate in highest and best use, measuring success in outcomes not output.
STEWARDSHIP We believe in service plus advocacy. It is with great responsibility that we leverage the resources of our clients’ investments in us and our own corporate dollars to leave all things better than we found them.
COURAGE With determination and a resilience, we lead. True to our word, emphatic in our actions. Our stride is long and heads are held high, as we push the boundaries of what is accepted in pursuit of what is possible.