Project Manager III

Project Manager III

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager III for an onsite role at Palo Alto, CA

Position Title: Project Manager III

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 8/25/2025

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: $60.72/hr.-$65.58/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 Description:

Responsibilities:

* Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with leadership and stakeholders.

* Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

* Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

* Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

* Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

* Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.

* Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

* Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

* Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

* Track project milestones and deliverables.

* Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

* Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.

* Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

* Motivate project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

* Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

Qualifications:

* Proven experience (4+ years) in project management preferably in the information technology sector.

* Strong familiarity with project management software.

* Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.

* Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

* Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.

* Flexible during times of change.

* Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.

* Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.

* Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including cross functional partners.

* Ability to defuse tension among project teams, should it arise.

* Strong written and oral communication skills.

* Strong interpersonal skills.

* Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

* Customer service skills are an asset.

* Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

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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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 240636 when responding to this ad.