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Wendy Patience-OBrien

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Sr. Human Resources Program Manager, Contingent Workforce at Intuitive Surgical
📍 San Jose, California, United States

Wendy is a Senior Program Manager at Intuitive Surgical, specializing in global contingent workforce programs. An accomplished procurement and HR professional, she holds CCWP and Statement of Work certifications. She has a proven track record of influencing senior executives to implement strategies that increase value and drive cost savings.

Wendy actively participates in industry events and recently spoke on the topic of program ownership, emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships between HR and procurement to enhance manager experience and ensure compliance.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Sr. Human Resources Program Manager, Contingent Workforce
Job Level
Middle
Location
San Jose, California, United States
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Contingent Workforce
Leads the global contingent workforce program at Intuitive Surgical and holds multiple professional certifications, including from Staffing Industry Analysts.
Program Ownership
Recently spoke on this topic, highlighting how strong partnerships between HR and procurement lead to successful programs.
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Career

Work history

6-2018
Sr. Human Resources Program Manager, Contingent Workforce
Intuitive Surgical
2-2017 - 6-2018
Manager, Global Contingent Workforce Program, Recruiting Services | Amazon
Amazon.com
4-2013 - 2-2017
Director, Contingent Workforce Program Global Procurement
Oracle
2013 - 2015
Director of Global Procurement, Contingent Workforce
Bay Area Contingent Workforce
2-2012 - 4-2013
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Gap Inc.
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Education
1979 - 1983
BS
San Jose State University
Administration of Justice
San Jose State University
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