Program Manager at BC Forward in Redmond, Washington

Job Description:

Program Manager



BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager for Redmond, WA.




Position Title: Program Manager



Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)



Anticipated Start Date: ASAP


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: 8+ Months.



Job Type: Contract



Pay Range: TBD


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.).


The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.



Job Responsibilities:



* Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.


* Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.


* Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.


* Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.


* Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.


* Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.


* Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.


* Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.



Skills:



* Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.


* Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.


* Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.


* Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


* Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.


* Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.



Education/Experience:



* Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.


* PMI or PMP certification preferred.



Must-Have Skills:



1 Production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


2 Analytical skills in Excel


3 Communication


Documentation


Stake holder management


Self-driven


Taking ownership of tasks


Coordination across teams, setting up processes



Nice-to-have Skills:



1 VR experience, Machine learning and AI


2 Reporting


3 Typing speed



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.



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 221189 when responding to this ad.


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Job Snapshot




Employee Type

Contractor



Location

Redmond, WA (Onsite)



Job Type

Information Technology



Experience

Not Specified



Date Posted

04/10/2024