Program Manager Non-Tech

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Opportunity Program Manager Non-Tech 2 in Redmond WA

Position Title: Program Manager Non-Tech 2

Location: 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: 6+ Months Contract

Job Type: Contract and Remote

Pay Range: $45/hr. - $50/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:
Candidates with no Microsoft 365experience will not be eligible for the role.
? Bachelor's degree required.
? 2-4 years of relevant program, operations, or communications experience (non?IT program management focus).
? Hands?on experience creating or managing Microsoft 365 Message center posts, Release Notes, or Public Roadmap items.
? Experience supporting engineering team onboarding to new processes or platforms (e.g., intake, training, checklists, policy adherence).
? Exposure to content quality standards and editorial checklists for customer?facing communications.
? Building and maintaining operational reports that show progress, risks, and actions for leadership.

Required Skills & Competencies:
Editorial excellence: crisp, accurate writing; ability to apply style/voice standards and simplify complex topics.
Analytical skills: comfort with metrics, dashboards, and decision-making from data; attention to detail and quality.
Communication & collaboration: effective verbal/written communication, strong interpersonal skills, and stakeholder management.
Self?management: ability to work independently, prioritize, and deliver to deadlines in a fast?moving environment.
Tools: proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, and Visio (or equivalent diagramming tools).
Microsoft 365 experience (required): familiarity with product ecosystem, admin/comms surfaces, and change workflows.

Preferred Experience
Hands?on experience creating or managing Microsoft 365 Message center posts, Release Notes, or Public Roadmap items.
Experience supporting engineering team onboarding to new processes or platforms (e.g., intake, training, checklists, policy adherence).
Exposure to content quality standards and editorial checklists for customer?facing communications.
Building and maintaining operational reports that show progress, risks, and actions for leadership.

Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree required.
2-4 years of relevant program, operations, or communications experience (non?IT program management focus).
Microsoft ecosystem background strongly preferred.

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.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 247085 when responding to this ad.