Program Manager Non Tech 2

Program Manager Non Tech 2

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager Non-Tech II for an opportunity in the United States!

Position Title: Program Manager Non-Tech II

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 04/22/2024.

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/Remote

Pay Range: $57.00 - $60.00

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.).

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the team's workstreams while working cross-functionally with our partner teams to ensure timely milestones are met.


• Help schedule and facilitate meetings and reviews to maximize the team's time and effectiveness and ensure action items are captured and communicated.


• Define and drive team rhythm of business and operations.


• Manage team pipeline including work items, scope, requirements, and timelines, while negotiating capacity and priorities, and providing visibility to all partner teams


• Partner with research to define and track metrics of success, with a focus on customer-centric design.


• Keep a pulse on team health and morale; generate positive and optimistic energy.


• Forecast resourcing needs and lead conversations with leadership on resource planning.


• Basic Qualifications:


• 5+ years of professional experience in product and/or interaction design in a Producer, PM, or Design PM role


• A minimum of BA/BS in Computer Science, User Interface Design, Graphic Design, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Business, Project Management, or a related field, OR significant industry experience

Required:

• Deep understanding of design, engineering, research, and pixel-perfect execution


• Committed, confident and optimistic collaborator.


• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively.


• Experience managing simultaneous projects and coordinating efforts across multiple teams.


• Customer-centric mindset with experience turning research outcomes and metrics into product success stories.


• Easily identifies opportunities within ambiguity as well as within constraints.

Preferred:

• Familiarity and working knowledge of our current management and design tools (GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Figma)


• Willingness to question established thinking in pursuit of better outcomes.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail and structured thinking, design thinking, conflict resolution, customer focus, adaptability, influencing for impact, stakeholder management.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

1. Minimum 5+ years' experience with Deep understanding of design, engineering, research.


2. Minimum 5+ years' experience with project management


3. Minimum 5+ years' experience with Experience in operations and change management.

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:

#Design #UXDesign #Engineering #Research #Operations #Change #ChangeManagement #Program #Project #ProgramManagement #ProjectManagement #PMP #PMI #ROB #Rhythm_of_business

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 221094 when responding to this ad.