Senior Program Manager

Blue Star Partners LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 93,676 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Blue Star Partners LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager in Minneapolis, MN for a 6-month W-2 contract. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of program management experience and strong skills in stakeholder coordination and problem-solving. Responsibilities include managing multiple services, supporting active projects, and conducting knowledge transfer. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication abilities, and is focused on independent execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Program/Project Management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex business operations, service delivery, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate stakeholders, and drive execution with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assess existing workplace services, operations, and related business context.
• Manage one to three services end to end with a PM-plus mindset and full ownership.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams, vendors, partners, and central functions.
• Support active projects already in motion by planning, tracking, and driving execution.
• Build working knowledge of financials and key cost-related areas.
• Operate independently with minimal direction and strong self-drive.
• Conduct knowledge transfer at the conclusion of the 6-month engagement.

Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

Problem-solving and adaptability in fast-paced environments

Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools

Professional demeanor with ability to present effectively

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, MIS, Communication or related field

Job description

Job Title

Senior Program Manager

Location

Minneapolis, MN – 4 days onsite per week (no exceptions) – Local candidates only

Period

6-month contract starting June 2026 (strong potential for extension)

Hours/Week

40 hours

Rate

$68-75/hour + performance-based bonus

Contract Type

W-2, U.S. Citizens Only

Critical: Timely same-day communication with Leadership

Scope of Services

Seeking a senior, self-directed consultant for a 6-month engagement (extension possible) to support workplace services, operations, project oversight, and financial understanding. The role requires a strong blend of service management, stakeholder coordination, and independent execution in a Minneapolis-based, four-days-per-week onsite environment. The consultant will join active initiatives mid-stream and support knowledge transfer at the conclusion of the engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and assess existing workplace services, operations, and related business context.
• Manage one to three services end to end with a PM-plus mindset and full ownership.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams, vendors, partners, and central functions.
• Support active projects already in motion by planning, tracking, and driving execution.
• Build working knowledge of financials and key cost-related areas.
• Operate independently with minimal direction and strong self-drive.
• Conduct knowledge transfer at the conclusion of the 6-month engagement.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of Program/Project Management
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex business operations, service delivery, or cross-functional initiatives
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate stakeholders, and drive execution with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving skills, and ability to learn quickly and contribute at a high level.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Problem-solving and adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Professional demeanor with ability to present effectively

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, MIS, Communication or related field required