Project Operations Specialist—Boutique Medical Device Growth Strategy Consulting Firm
Regular, Part-Time
Virtual, Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
Company Overview
Jonquil Ridge Innovation is a boutique consulting firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, helping healthcare technology companies turn multimillion-dollar growth strategies from bold ideas into defined, investable concepts. Faster. Would you like to help us transform bold growth ideas into improved patient lives?
Are you looking for meaningful work that maximizes your professional experience while offering flexibility and balance? We are building a thriving firm growing consistently year-over-year with each team member in a focused, strengths-based role. We are committed to supporting our growth with part-time team members each working from home and showing up to collaborate as their best selves ready to be fanatically productive together. That vision enables us to do great work and be compensated fairly, surrounded by passionate people who enjoy freedom of time and relationships.
We have an ongoing need for outstanding Project Operations Specialists to support exceptional service delivery for our clients. We do not have a specific opening at this time, but if you would like to be considered for future needs, please apply! Learn more at www.jonquilridge.com.
Mission
Does running process and systems with a smile, checking things off your to-do list with delight, and making things run like a well-oiled machine spark joy for you? Jonquil Ridge staffs a Project Operations Specialist on every project team to enable Engagement Managers to focus on delivering strategic results for clients.
Putting your 2+ years of project support or administrative experience to work, you’ll be staffed on projects quickly. As you master our proprietary processes and team approach, you’ll quickly advance to supporting client engagements independently, enabling the firm to scale efficiently. You’ll be a big fan of great process using our back-stage team-facing service delivery processes consistently to keep our well-oiled machine humming and everyone fanatically productive.
Position Overview
This regular (W-2) part-time role—initially scoped as 8 to 10 hours per week—will report to the Service Delivery Operations Leader. This role is planned as a long-term part-time position with room to grow in the hours per week as business demand grows. Occasionally, you’ll be asked to work a heavier week to support client workshops virtually or in-person at a client site. Benefits include working from home, schedule flexibility (typically three to four days a week, balancing some fixed meeting times with freedom to design your schedule) and paid holidays and PTO for all W-2 employees. Ideally, you’ll live near the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area and be easily available for occasional in-person meetings. Travel is expected to be minimal. Pay will be in the range of $30–60 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Keep Project On Track and Moving Forward
- Ensure nothing falls through the cracks by managing timelines, tasks, deliverables, deadlines, and status reporting across all assigned client engagements.
- Track progress, follow up with the team, and keep everyone aligned and accountable.
2. Making Client Interactions Seamless and Professional
- Provide real-time support during meetings and workshops.
- Schedule interviews and sessions with stakeholders.
- Build strong client relationships through proactive communication, weekly status updates, and consistent responsiveness.
3. Creating Order and Operational Efficiency
- Maintain clean and organized project systems—including ClickUp, OneDrive, and client portals.
- Manage budgets, documentation, transcripts, and other project materials so team members always have what they need at their fingertips.
4. Reducing Logistics and Admin Time for Consultants
- By handling scheduling, workshop setup (e.g., supplies, catering, logistics), transcription coordination, and ongoing administrative tasks, free consultants to focus on delivering high-value strategic work—not chasing details.
Key Proficiencies
- Project Coordination & Timeline Management
- Client Communication & Relationship Support
- Operational Organization & Systems Management
- Meeting & Logistics Execution
- Detail Orientation & Follow-Through
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree a plus.
- Experience: 2+ years supporting consulting or agency project work.
- Physical: Ability to bend, reach, and lift boxes and office supplies up to 30 lbs.
- Familiarity with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) preferred.
Job Type
Regular, Part-Time
Application Instructions
To apply, submit the following via jonquilridge.com/careers/project-operations-specialist or email careers@jonquilridge.com:
- Cover letter and PDF of your résumé
- Indicate for which position you are applying and how you heard about it
- Optional: Kolbe A Index Assessment, StrengthsFinder Top–5 Strengths Report, or another work style assessment of your choice