Project/ program Manager

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Project/ Program Manager for an opportunity in REMOTE

Position Title: Project/ Program Manager

Location: REMOTE

Anticipated Start Date: 01/13/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ months contract + Renewable

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [ONSITE]

Pay Range: $60/hr. to $67.34/hr. only on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Description:

Provides support and/or lead teams through the Product Development Lifecycle process for the implementation of Storage products. Manages activities, resource capability, schedules, budgets, and ensures cross-functional communications to facilitate product completion on schedule within budget. Work with cross-functional partners to identify and improve process and program efficiencies. Work can involve external parties such as standards bodies, partners, etc. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.

Responsibilities

Manages and leads a program involving multiple functions and project teams to drive the engineering development and implementation process for a product or service offering. Develops and directs development of schedules, critical deliverables, budget, resource allocation plan, and other support requirements for assigned program. Manages activities of supporting project teams and internal development partners; ensures progress against established plan and makes determinations based on analysis of business information to alter or update schedule and resource allocations to meet product requirements and development schedule. Communicates program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product stakeholders; collaborates with management and internal manufacturing and development partners to recommend and implement changes to product, processes, or business practices to resolve escalated issues, produce solutions, ensure adherence to budgets and established product roadmaps and schedules. Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into projects and activities in the Program Management Office. Leads and provides guidance and mentoring as needed.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's or master's degree in business management, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent. PMP/PMI certification preferred. Typically, 6-10 years' experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

Extensive experience with using project and program planning tools and software packages to create, manage, and track project results. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated business acumen and successful experience managing all aspects of programs, including communicating with stakeholders and directing matrixed teams and resources. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate • options at senior management levels.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

Project Management, PMP

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 233405 when responding to this ad.

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