Project Manager

  • Posted 8 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

Remote
Compensation information provided in the description
Contract - W2
Contract - 6+ month(s)

Skills

Best
Development
Software

Job Details




BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Opportunity Project Manager in Redmond WA


Position Title: Project Manager Tech 4


Location: Fully Remote


Anticipated Start Date: - ASAP


Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.


Expected Duration: 3+ Months Contract


Job Type: Contract and Remote


Pay Range: $65/hr. - $70/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.).


Candidate Requirements:


* Key projects:


Lead the creation and implementation of a standardized Project Management Toolkit with checklist and reusable templates to support consistent execution of initiatives across Microsoft's datacenter environments.


Present and explain project checklist and templates to stakeholders.


Collaborate with management, engineering, and operations teams to define project specifications and procedures.


Ensure adherence to the project management checklist and templates across initiatives impacting Datacenter Operations.


Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery of toolkit components and supporting systems.


Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including engineering, product, and operations-to define business requirements and integrate technical feasibility criteria into planning tools.


Oversee the implementation of toolkit components across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and stakeholder needs.


Define and execute test plans to validate toolkit usability and effectiveness; lead user acceptance testing and rollout planning.


Facilitate training and enablement sessions to drive adoption of the toolkit across teams.


Develop required technical specifications for project management processes and templates development into an enterprise project management tracking tool.



Candidate Requirements


* Years of Experience Required: 8-10 overall years of experience in the field.


* Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.


- PMP or PMI certification.



* Best vs. Average:


? Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.


? Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.


? Experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions in multi-platform environments.


? Proficiency in Microsoft project management tools.


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


? Ability to work independently and manage one's time.


? Detail oriented


? PM experience


? Prior Microsoft history is preferred but not required.



Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience


1. Minimum 8+ years' experience with Microsoft Loop, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, AzureDevOps (ADO)


2. Minimum years' experience with PMP certification.


3. Minimum 8+ years' experience with Great communication skills, particularly for stakeholder engagement.



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 and . 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 240384 when responding to this ad.




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