What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Manager position at Blue Star Partners LLC?
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: $72-82/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:
Support enterprise transformation projects from planning through execution
- 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
Salary : $72 - $82