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Job Title: IT Program Manager III
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Duration: 11 months
Pay Range: $58.35/hr (W2)
Job ID: 371259
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 III to lead business management and program delivery for a large, complex technology organization supporting Bank of America. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial planning and analysis, portfolio governance, workforce planning, and executive management routines, and a proven ability to align cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes against strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead business management functions for an ERFT division, including management routines, financial management, event management, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
- Manage staffing routines and oversight for GT two-deep leader structures.
- Prepare technology executives for engagements with peers, senior leaders, and business partners.
- Coordinate across GT teams to align to objectives and manage routines and requests.
- Drive production of consistent documentation for executive routines and partner communications.
- Support ERFT executives on BAU expense management and initiative portfolio governance, including visibility to progress, decisions, and approval tracking to forecast changes.
- Partner with executives and business leaders to deliver strategic agendas, monitor performance, and manage costs.
- Develop and execute strategies to manage spend, optimize consulting versus FTE mix, manage tenure, and govern staff ramps.
- Build and maintain communication and engagement plans for executives and supported teams.
- Translate portfolio roadmaps into delivery milestones and ensure alignment to business strategy and priorities.
- Facilitate end-to-end headcount planning through onboarding.
- Consult with senior management to evaluate current methods and implement improvements across service quality, process, compliance, and business continuity.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 3+ years of Financial Planning and Analysis experience with demonstrated budget and forecast management.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills for analytics and executive-ready reporting.
- Strong analytical ability, organization, and prioritization to manage competing initiatives.
- Excellent communication, influencing, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional technology teams and executive routines.
- Working knowledge of bank policies, programs, procedures, and financial/accounting practices.
Preferred Skills:
- Program and project management with portfolio governance in large financial institutions.
- Experience with Agile practices and delivery milestone planning.
- Strengths in stakeholder management, resource management, and risk management.
- Background in data management and business acumen within enterprise technology.
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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