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🌍 Redefining how people live. At Blueground, we believe that when your base is reliable, the world opens up. That’s why we’re building the world’s leading platform for living. Every year, 350 million people move between cities—yet today’s housing options haven’t caught up with the needs of this modern, mobile generation. Blueground was built to change that. With 40,000+ homes across the globe, available for stays from a few days to a year or more, we’re just getting started. We’re on an exponential growth path to redefine living and create an entirely new category. Our edge? Powerful proprietary tech, operational excellence, and a team that executes with speed and discipline.  Our culture is grounded in five principles: Guests First – Every decision starts with their experience. Move Fast – We value speed, momentum, and action. Dive In – The magic is always in the details, and we go deep. Embrace Change – Change isn’t a disruption; it’s how we grow. Keep It Honest – Transparency accelerates progress—and strengthens relationships. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life and help reshape how the world lives, we’d love to meet you. The Role We are seeking a results-driven Vendor & Sub-Contractor Operations Manager to join our US Operations team out of either Chicago or New York City. This critical role will oversee the sourcing, onboarding, and management of third-party vendors and service providers that support our nationwide portfolio. From optimizing service quality and cost structures to ensuring seamless guest experiences, you’ll play a strategic role in scaling our operations across multiple U.S. markets. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of hospitality, operations, and strategic partnerships—helping build the backbone of a world-class concierge and vendor ecosystem. This role is US based and must be located in either Chicago or New York City. What You Will Focus On Outsourced Vendor Services: Coordinate and manage US third party service partners Vendor Sourcing & Onboarding: Identify, assess, and onboard reliable, cost-effective third-party service providers across multiple US cities Contract & Negotiations: Lead negotiations, define contractual terms, and establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that ensure both quality and accountability. Performance Management: Monitor vendor performance to ensure service excellence, cost efficiency, and timeliness; conduct reviews, provide feedback, and drive continuous improvement. Compliance & Auditing: Oversee compliance with company standards, verify pricing accuracy, and validate invoices through structured audits. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Customer Support, and Quality Assurance to align vendor and concierge services with business objectives. Data & Reporting: Maintain vendor dashboards, performance trackers, and documentation to support transparency and informed decision-making. Vendor Categories May Include Local and national concierge/third party service providers Maintenance and repair contractors Field-based third party services (e.g. inspectional, specialized delivery, key delivery placement, etc.) Requirements 3+ years of experience in vendor management, sub-contractor services, or operations, ideally in a multi-city or hospitality setting Proven track record in managing service-based vendors and negotiating contracts in the U.S. market Strong understanding of service operations, hospitality standards, and guest experience management Advanced Excel/data analysis skills; familiarity with procurement or vendor management systems a plus Proven experience in developing and managing KPIs to track vendor and service performance, with a strong background in remote service oversight or centralized vendor management to ensure consistency, efficiency, and accountability across multiple locations. Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills High attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-market environment and occasionally traveling to oversee key vendors and partnerships Chicago or New York City based (required) Benefits Competitive salary and annual performance bonus ($75,000 - $100,000 w/up to 15% Annual Bonus) Laptop stipend Flexible PTO Cigna Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)  401k retirement plan Paid maternity/parental leave benefits for new parents Compensation Disclaimer The posted salary range reflects the potential compensation for this role across multiple locations. The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Differences in cost of living between cities may also be considered when determining the offer within the salary band. Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations. Think summer in Greece and winter in Dubai!At Blueground we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the center of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. For more information on Blueground, visit us at www.theblueground.com. To keep up with Blueground news, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Tik Tok! Benefits

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Company Profile    At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.    Overview  Sand Cherry Associates is looking for a Project Manager to join a WiFi Product team. This position will be responsible for partnering with the Product team to lead a subset of the WiFi Product Roadmap for the team and business. The role will primarily focus on maturing, developing and deploying a cross-functional Roadmap to drive success of highly strategic and visible projects that will meet evolving customer needs and business opportunities. In collaboration with Operations, Sales, Marketing, Legal, IT, Engineering, and other Product teams, the Project Manager will help define and execute plans to deliver an industry leading customer experience. This position is a 6 – 12 month contract and will be based in Denver, CO and will require being in office four days per week. Qualified candidates must meet the minimum requirements and be fully authorized to work in the United States, without requiring visa sponsorship or C2C status.   Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for project lifecycle tasks and ensure expectations are met between Roadmap approval and program closeout. Responsible for the creation and management of project management artifacts, including Project Plans, logging and use of RAID logs, reporting, and other communication activities. Effectively manage stakeholders and ensure effective communication for working team members as well as executive level stakeholders related to the owned roadmap items. Responsible for cross-functional project risk identification and mitigation including identifying and clarifying known risks, known unknown risks, as well as facilitation of activities to mitigate against unknown unknowns. Ensures integration of projects and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed. May also coordinate with multiple project managers to assemble overall program plan. Support all efforts to simplify and enhance the team efforts including following of processes and standards, as well as definition and implementation of new best practices. Other tasks and duties as assigned to support WiFi Product objectives. Requirements Desired Skills & Experience Experience managing large, complex, diverse and strategic projects that impact the organization as a whole Advanced understanding and ability to manage complex program and project budgets Experience implementing program and project plans and monitor progress, resource usage and quality, as well as mapping critical path and all dependencies Ability to work independently with no supervision and guidance Effectively prioritize and organize tasks Ability to define key performance indicators/metrics and effectively analyze data Ability to document, prepare, and deliver data-driven presentations Exceptional ability to communicate with all levels of employees and management both verbally and in writing Ability to influence internal and external key stakeholders and build consensus Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure Ability to develop strong working relationships with peers and project members Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing plans for eliminating or mitigating the risks identified Basic understanding of JIRA concepts and practices Skilled in Microsoft Project software a plus Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in IT, business management, or similar required PMP or PMI certification is preferred. Experience in Telecommunications industry is required WiFi domain expertise and understanding of WiFi router features and capabilities a plus Mobile / 5G domain experience a plus Experience as a project, product, or program manager launching a physical product is a plus Compensation For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This role is a 6 - 12 month consulting contract and the hourly range is $60 - $70. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

We are lawyers and have a real case going to trial in SF soon. At this legal focus group, we will present to you arguments from both sides and want to hear your honest opinions and advice about the case. That is your job. Just about everyone who participates in one of our focus groups find it fun and interesting. The focus group will be held at a hotel meeting room in the financial district. Lunch will be provided. It starts promptly at 9 AM. Please be on time. At the end of the focus group, you will be paid $300 in cash. To be considered for this focus group please attach either a resume or a few sentences about the kind of work you have done. You MUST MUST include your cell phone number. I will text successful applicants and give them further details on Sunday or Monday.

Company Profile     At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.      Overview  We are looking for a Sr. Program Manager to support a telecommunications client.  This role will be responsible for creating, driving and delivering strategic roadmaps for a reliability team. This position is a long term (12+ month) consulting role based in Denver, CO.  This position is hybrid requiring qualified candidates to be based in the Denver metro area and work some on-site days and some days remote each week. Qualified candidates must meet the minimum requirements and be fully authorized to work in the United States, without requiring visa sponsorship or C2C status.   Duties & Responsibilities Lead a team of experienced Program and Project Managers  Create and deliver executive strategy, planning, and roadmap documents in collaboration with executive teams  Drive and coordinate the strategic planning process and all related reporting and analysis  Communicate with senior level leaders across numerous technology functions with the ability to understand both the technologies and strategies to ensure alignment  Consolidate plans and content from across various departments into meaningful, informative presentations and decks  Lead, drive, and collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure successful outcomes for numerous projects and initiatives  Manage and drive complex projects that support the Executive level team strategy and project efforts  Provide an executive level of communication, organization, and operational effectiveness  Improve on numerous operational and administrative functions related to key processes  Requirements Desired Skills & Experience Minimum of 8+ years business experience working with senior level management   Proven experience in executive communication and complex program management  Video product service delivery experience preferred Strong technical knowledge and a strong understanding or experience in the telecommunications, ISP, or cable industry is needed Consulting experience is preferred  Expert Power Point skills in creating and delivering executive level presentations is necessary  Successful in driving meetings and documenting initiatives and processes  Manage strategic projects including executing C-suite presentations and related reporting  Hands-on, tactical role with multiple layers of responsibility and visibility  Must be able to communicate succinctly in fast paced environment and be both organized and detail oriented  Education & Certifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Technology or equivalent experience   Advanced degree in related field or related experience is preferred  Program Management certification such as PMP, Agile, SAFe® Agile or relevant project management course certification is desired  Compensation For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This role is a long term (12+ month) consulting engagement with an annual base salary range of $135,000 - $150,000. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

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