Technical Program Manager II

Technical Program Manager II

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager III for an Onsite opportunity.

Position Title: Technical Program Manager II

Location: Onsite/ Remote

Anticipated Start Date: Sept 2025

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: 04 Months

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

Pay Range: $85.73/hr-$90.48/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.).

Position Overview

The client is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to lead and coordinate early-stage game development projects from concept to vertical slice production. This role supports multiple game concepts in a highly creative, greenfield environment, providing significant freedom to innovate in gameplay concepts, user experience, and development workflows. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production tasks across multiple teams (design, engineering, art, QA) to meet project milestones


• Support early-stage development activities including brainstorming and rapid prototyping of game features and mechanics


• Facilitate communication among team members and across disciplines by preparing documentation and organizing meetings


• Track tasks, maintain detailed schedules, and monitor project progress; identify and resolve roadblocks proactively


• Assist in playtesting, feedback collection, and iterative refinement of game features


• Adapt to changing project requirements and priorities while helping the team maintain focus and productivity


• Foster a positive, collaborative, and creative team environment


• Provide input on process improvements to optimize workflows and development efficiency


• Stay current with industry trends, especially in AR/VR, and bring innovative ideas to the team


• Manage risk by identifying potential production issues and implementing mitigation strategies

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 year's experience in game production or a related field within the game industry


• Proven project management skills with strong organizational abilities


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders


• Familiarity with the full game development lifecycle - design, programming, art, and testing


• Experience with early-stage game development and prototyping


• Proficiency using project management and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Trello, Asana, and Slack/Workchat


• Passion for video games and a solid understanding of industry best practices


• Adaptability to changing project requirements and unexpected challenges

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience or familiarity with AR/VR technologies and immersive game development


• Knowledge of AI technologies applicable to gameplay mechanics, content generation, or development tools


• Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies in game production


• Proactive problem-solving skills to address challenges before impacting delivery

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.

Keywords: Technical Program Manager, Game Development, Project Management, AR/VR, Game Production, Agile, Cross-functional Collaboration

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 241291 when responding to this ad.