Senior Program Manager

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