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Job Title: Project/Program Manager (Portfolio Delivery Lead)
Location: Jersey City, NJ / Charlotte, NC
Duration: Contract - 11 months
Pay Range: $64.52/hr (W2)
Job ID: 374610
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in portfolio-level delivery, change management, and cross-team coordination and a proven ability to manage project intake, financials, and end-to-end program execution across multiple teams.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver defined project and program deliverables requiring engagement from multiple teams.
- Manage project intake and financials while providing end-to-end visibility into health, timeline, scope, quality, and cost.
- Communicate objectives, coordinate delivery, and ensure compliance with Enterprise Change Management standards.
- Facilitate delivery routines such as kick-offs, status reviews, stakeholder meetings, change controls, and tollgates.
- Lead dependency management, risk management, and impediment removal across teams and platforms.
- Promote collaboration across organizations to meet delivery timelines and outcomes.
- Gather and report status updates to stakeholders and leadership on delivery progress, risks, issues, and schedules.
- Align execution with sponsor and stakeholder requirements and support resource planning.
- Serve as an individual contributor driving continuous improvement and release readiness.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence, managing delivery across multiple instances.
- Demonstrated experience in portfolio-level oversight and end-to-end program delivery.
- Expertise in change management and Enterprise Change Management compliance.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across all organizational levels.
- Experience leading release planning, readiness activities, and standard development and documentation.
Preferred Skills:
- Background in financial management for programs and portfolios.
- Experience coordinating delivery across large, multi-team environments.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth with global clients
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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