Program Manager IV

  • Washington, USA, WA
  • Posted 7 days ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

On Site
$80.00 - $85.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Contract - 06 Month(s)

Skills

Communications
Data Center
Development
Electrical
Systems Administration

Job Details



Program Manager IV


BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager IV for a Remote!



Position Title: Program Manager IV


Location: Remote


Anticipated Start Date: 11/28/2025


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: 6 Months


Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]


Pay Range: $80.00/hr-$85.00/hr


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.).






Job Summary:




Job Description:

Energy Program Manager--responsible timely delivery of utility infrastructure necessary to interconnect Clients data centers to the utility grid. Requires 5+ years experience in the energy industry, with preference for experience managing large load or large generation interconnections

Ability to project manage large, multi-year projects; experience with high-voltage infrastructure projects; understanding of the U.S. electrical grid; experience negotiating with utilities

Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates to deliver our innovative services. Client is seeking an experienced, organized and self-motivated individual to support the development of cost-effective energy solutions for our growing fleet of data centers.


The Energy Program Manager is responsible for the timely delivery of utility infrastructure necessary to interconnect data centers to the utility grid. This role is critical to mission, as data centers are foundational to the company's AI and ambitions. The position is execution-focused, requiring strong project management, relationship-building, and technical skills.


Key Responsibilities


  • Lead Energy Infrastructure Projects: Oversee the full lifecycle of energy arrangements for US data centers, from site selection, construction, commissioning, operations, to retrofits.

  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with electric utility partners and internal

  • cross-functional (XFN) teams (e.g., Engineering, Site Development, Finance, Legal).

  • Negotiation & Agreements: Lead negotiations for energy infrastructure agreements, including interconnection and land

  • agreements, ensuring alignment with requirements and policies.

  • Project Management: Manage due diligence, site development, construction, commercial agreements, and operational processes for energy-related matters.

  • Process Improvement: Identify and drive process improvements to optimize project delivery, resulting in time and cost savings.

  • Communication: Serve as the single point of contact for utility partners throughout the project lifecycle, and coordinate with

  • internal teams on reliability, substation design, and progress monitoring.

  • Ad Hoc Initiatives: Lead and manage various energy initiatives, driving successful outcomes and delivering value.

  • Travel: Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be

  • required.



Minimum Qualifications


  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, environmental, or energy related discipline

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience with a utility, energy project developer, design/consulting firm, construction firm or energy intensive consumer

  • Working knowledge of transmission, distribution and utility interconnection processes and electrical infrastructure

  • Experience with project development and management for complex, large-scale projects

  • Proven program management skills to manage multiple projects concurrently

  • Proven communications skills to develop and maintain partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders

  • Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint and/or Keynote skills


Must-Have Skills

1 large load interconnection

2 High Voltage transmission expertise

3 Project Management


Nice-to-have Skills

Experience managing large, multi-year, high-voltage infrastructure projects

2 Energy expertise - general

3 Ability to progress commercial arrangements for interconnection of data centres to the grid



Years of Experience: 4-6

Degrees/Certifications Required: Experience - bachelor's degree in engineering preferably




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.


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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 246807 when responding to this ad.



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