Program Manager, Global Contingent Workforce

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. Tenstorrent is scaling quickly, and we need someone to bring structure and clarity to how we manage contractors and vendors. We are hiring a Contingent Workforce Program Manager to create and run a process that is simple, consistent, and effective. You will design the program end to end, improve the experience for everyone involved, and look for ways to use automation and AI to make it work at scale. This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. What You Will Own * Shape a clear and positive journey for contractors, managers, vendors, and internal teams from request to offboarding. * Build and manage the full contractor lifecycle, including requests, qualification, onboarding, extensions, and exits. * Set up workflows, SOPs, and controls for hiring, purchase orders in SAP, access, equipment, and compliance. * Work with managers and vendors to track deliverables, close feedback loops, and raise standards over time. * Develop strong working relationships with agencies and suppliers, setting expectations and simple operating rhythms. * Find opportunities to automate and apply AI to improve speed, accuracy, and experience. * Provide clear dashboards and metrics that give leaders visibility into cost, volume, and trends. What You Will Bring * 4 to 5 years managing contingent workforce, contractor, or vendor programs. * Experience creating end-to-end processes that scale. * Focus on making the process work well for contractors, managers, vendors, and partners. * Interest in automation and AI as tools to improve efficiency and quality. * Ability to define KPIs, create simple dashboards, and use insights to guide decisions. * Familiarity with worker classification and co-employment risk. * Experience setting expectations, managing performance, and negotiating with agencies. * Comfortable working with Recruiting, Finance, IT, Procurement, People Ops, and Legal. * Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in a fast-moving environment.

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems.