Contract-To-Hire Program Manager

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, product-driven organization to add a Program Manager who can bring structure to complexity without slowing things down. This role sits at the center of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives spanning integrations, analytics, and product development. We’re looking for someone who can step into ambiguity, ask the right questions, drive accountability, and build repeatable program discipline in a way that actually works in a scale-up environment. If you’ve led large, SaaS-based initiatives, know how to balance big-picture program thinking with hands-on execution, and can influence teams without heavy process, this is a chance to have real impact.

Code: 47912

Posted: 2026-04-17

Category: Information Technology

The Program Manager will operate at the intersection of business and technology, leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution. This individual will bring structure to ambiguity, define workstreams and dependencies, and introduce “just enough” governance to improve outcomes without slowing teams down.

This role requires a balance of strategic program leadership and hands-on project execution, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Hybrid Role: 3 days a week onsite in Bloomington, MN

Hourly Rate: $50-55/hr DOE

Benefits: Versique offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, MN ESST, MN PFML, and a 401(k) with a company match.

Role & Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional programs across product and engineering teams
Define and manage program workstreams, timelines, dependencies, and risks
Establish scalable, repeatable program management practices and playbooks
Introduce appropriate governance, intake processes, and prioritization frameworks
Drive accountability across teams to ensure progress, follow-through, and execution discipline
Partner with technical and business stakeholders to translate objectives into actionable plans
Facilitate alignment across teams while maintaining momentum in a fast-paced environment
Participate in client-facing discussions as needed, representing program status and progress
Identify gaps in current processes and implement improvements to enhance delivery maturity
Balance program-level oversight with occasional hands-on project management responsibilities
Brings clarity and structure to ambiguous, loosely defined initiatives
Enables smoother execution across teams by proactively managing dependencies and risks
Implements lightweight, effective program governance that enhances—not hinders—delivery speed
Establishes repeatable processes that scale with the organization
Builds trust with stakeholders through consistent follow-through and communication

Required Skills & Experience:

7+ years of experience in program and/or project management within technology environments
Proven experience leading cross-functional, enterprise-scale initiatives
Strong background in SaaS-based organizations
Experience working within cloud or services-based architectures
Demonstrated ability to build and scale program management processes from the ground up
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without authority
Comfortable operating in high-growth, scale-up, or startup-like environments
Naturally curious and proactive; able to quickly build situational understanding of products and systems
Skilled at bridging business objectives with technical execution
Calm, steady presence with a gently persistent approach to driving progress
Resilient under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities
Self-directed and comfortable working with minimal structure

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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