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job summary: Randstad is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented PMO Operations & Document Controls Manager for a prominent transportation client in Washington, DC. This critical contract role serves as the operational backbone for a high-stakes corporate restructuring program, supporting the path toward a major 2026 Board submission. You will bridge the gap between technical workstreams and executive leadership, ensuring that all program deliverables, document repositories, and executive materials are managed with flawless version control and quality assurance. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in fast-paced, regulated environments and possesses the "executive presence" necessary to coordinate complex schedules and high-level materials for the C-suite and Board of Directors.    location: Washington, Washington, D.C. job type: Contract salary: $75 - 80 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Document Governance: Establish and enforce rigorous document management protocols, including naming conventions, folder structures, and version control workflows to ensure a "single source of truth" for the entire program. Deliverable & Action Tracking: Build and maintain comprehensive trackers to monitor program milestones and action items, proactively identifying risks to deadlines and following up with workstream leads. Executive Material Production: Coordinate, format, and quality-control high-visibility materials for Steering Committees and Board reviews, ensuring 100% accuracy and consistency across all presentations and reports. PMO Meeting Operations: Manage the full lifecycle of program cadences, including agenda setting, scheduling complex multi-stakeholder sessions, and the rapid distribution of high-quality minutes and action items. Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary scheduling liaison between internal contributors, external consulting partners, and senior leadership to optimize participation and resolve conflicts.   qualifications: Experience: 7-10 years of experience in PMO operations, document control, or program support, specifically within large-scale transformations or restructuring initiatives. Executive Exposure: Proven track record of managing and producing materials for C-suite, General Counsel, or Board-level review in a high-pressure environment. Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational instincts with a "zero-error" approach to formatting, data consistency, and quality assurance. Communication: Elite written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface professionally with senior executives and public-sector stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise in standard productivity suites and familiarity with project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent. Adaptability: Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift frequently. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: Randstad is seeking a high-caliber Project Controls & Governance Lead for a long-term, full-time contract engagement with a major transportation leader in Washington, D.C. This critical role serves as the "analytical engine" for a high-visibility Corporate Restructuring Program, reporting to the Senior Director of Implementation Planning and Delivery with a dotted line to the Executive Sponsor. You will not be responsible for designing the restructuring content itself; instead, you will own the program's mechanics-ensuring consultant accountability, maintaining a defensible master schedule, and distilling complex workstream dynamics into data-backed, executive-ready insights. This is a high-stakes position for a professional who excels at surfacing risks early and providing the rigorous oversight necessary to drive a multi-year organizational transformation toward a successful July 2026 Board submission and subsequent implementation.    location: Washington, Washington, D.C. job type: Contract salary: $75 - 85 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Integrated Program Scheduling: Build and maintain a master program schedule that identifies critical path dependencies across multiple workstreams to answer what is happening now, what is blocked, and the chain of events leading to the 2026 deadline. Risk & Issue Management: Maintain a comprehensive program risk register (covering staffing, regulatory, and legal risks) and provide concise, impact-weighted summaries for executive steering committees. Governance & Documentation: Own the formal Decision Log and Change Control processes, ensuring every program pivot is documented with rationale and reflected in the master timeline and budget. Consultant Accountability: Track external consulting deliverables and staffing plans against the original scope of work to identify resource gaps or quality risks promptly. Executive Reporting: Produce weekly "Program Health" summaries and dashboards that provide leadership with a single source of truth regarding milestone status and pending executive actions. Dependency Analysis: Perform rigorous impact analysis when delays occur, surfacing workstream conflicts before they derail the broader program timeline.   qualifications: Experience: 10+ years of experience leading project controls or program governance for large-scale, multi-workstream organizational transformations. Communication: Exceptional ability to distill complex data into "executive-ready" briefs and the confidence to deliver candid, early warnings regarding timeline risks to Senior Leadership. Consultancy Oversight: Prior experience working alongside or managing large-scale management consulting engagements, with a specific focus on maintaining vendor accountability. Domain Expertise: Proven track record in regulated, public-sector, or highly complex stakeholder environments (transportation or infrastructure experience is a major plus). Technical Rigor: Deep familiarity with program management mechanics, including risk mitigation planning, critical path methodology, and formal change control. Certification: PMP or equivalent program management certification is strongly preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Are you a highly organized professional with a knack for logistics and a passion for seamless operations? Randstad USA is partnering with a prestigious global environmental non-profit to find a proactive Operations Specialist for their Marketing and Communications division. This is a critical temporary role running from March through June 30, 2026. Whether you prefer working from the comfort of your home or collaborating in a modern office space in Arlington, VA, this position offers the flexibility and impact you’ve been looking for. You will serve as a foundational support pillar for the Business, Strategy, and Operations team, ensuring that both people and projects have exactly what they need to succeed. From welcoming new hires to coordinating a massive all-staff conference, your work will directly contribute to the mission-driven goals of a world-class organization. If you are a self-directed problem solver with 2–4 years of experience in event coordination or operational support, we want to hear from you!salary: $26 - $28 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Event Coordination: Serve as a primary point of contact for a large-scale all-staff conference in Arlington; manage vendor relations with hotels and caterers, and organize internal planning data. Onboarding & Offboarding: Execute end-to-end onboarding for new hires, including procuring hardware (laptops/equipment), managing software licenses, and setting up financial delegations. Support offboarding by coordinating equipment returns and exit logistics. Procurement & Logistics: Manage departmental purchasing needs, specifically for employee recognition and milestone "swag" programs; handle the shipping and tracking of items through approved channels. Financial Administration: Facilitate the accounts payable process by accurately uploading invoices for payment and communicating directly with vendors regarding status or discrepancies. Internal Communication: Act as a liaison between hiring managers and the operations team to ensure all logistical needs are met for existing and incoming staff. General Operations: Provide high-level customer service and administrative support for various "as-needed" tasks to ensure the department functions efficiently. SkillsOperationsEvent CoordinationQualificationsYears of experience: 2 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.