Project Manager

BCforward; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global client exposure

Inclusive culture

Cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Project Management Contractor to join the Energy Operational Excellence team in Minneapolis. The role focuses on leading complex cross-functional initiatives, structuring ambiguous work, and delivering executive-ready communications to drive results with limited oversight.

The contract runs 3–6 months, at about 20+ hours per week, with hybrid work. Strong PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft 365 skills are required to create concise materials and governance artifacts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting complex cross-functional projects or operational-improvement initiatives.
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate ambiguous objectives into practical plans and deliverables.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and demonstrated written and presentation-development capabilities.
• Excellent organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and deliver with limited oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, action trackers, risks, decisions, and status updates.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, facilitate meetings, and drive follow-up on commitments.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and barriers, recommend solutions, and elevate when appropriate.
• Create concise, executive-ready presentations, meeting materials, and communications.
• Support leadership discussions by synthesizing information, clarifying decisions, and tracking actions.
• Establish practical governance, reporting, and work-management tools that improve transparency and accountability.
• Independently manage assigned deliverables from planning through completion.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communications

Project management

PowerPoint skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Title: Project Management Contractor – Energy Operational Excellence

Location: Minneapolis, MN - Hybrid

Duration: Contract – 3–6 months, 20+ hours per week

Job ID: 408892

Currently, we are unable to sponsor a Visa.

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Management Contractor to join our Energy Operational Excellence team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in leading complex cross-functional initiatives, structuring ambiguous work, and creating executive-ready communications and a proven ability to drive execution, establish governance, and deliver results with limited oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, action trackers, risks, decisions, and status updates.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, facilitate meetings, and drive follow-up on commitments.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and barriers, recommend solutions, and elevate when appropriate.
• Create concise, executive-ready presentations, meeting materials, and communications.
• Support leadership discussions by synthesizing information, clarifying decisions, and tracking actions.
• Establish practical governance, reporting, and work-management tools that improve transparency and accountability.
• Independently manage assigned deliverables from planning through completion.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience leading or supporting complex, cross-functional projects or operational-improvement initiatives.
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate ambiguous objectives into practical plans and deliverables.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and demonstrated written and presentation-development capabilities.
• Excellent organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and deliver with limited oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in operational excellence, continuous improvement, transformation, strategy, or change management.
• Experience in the energy industry or another complex operational environment.
• Familiarity with project-management tools and practices such as workplans, RAID logs, stakeholder maps, and decision logs.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or similar certification is a plus, not required.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.