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Job Title: Project Management - AWS
Location: Gold River, CA - Hybrid
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Pay Range: $61/hr $70/hr (W2)
Job ID: 409379
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced project manager to join our dynamic team. You will contribute your skills as we harness technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve, including a community's most vulnerable. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in leading complex programs, AWS cloud initiatives, and full lifecycle project delivery and a proven ability to translate program strategy into actionable project plans that achieve scope, schedule, budget, and quality outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead one or more large project teams by decomposing complex technology programs and assisting with project staffing.
- Spearhead planning, tracking, and oversight by setting direction and deadlines to ensure quality and timely completion.
- Communicate with clients, company, and leadership, report project metrics and status, and recommend program changes as needed.
- Create and manage project schedules, program definitions, budgets, and objectives across all phases to ensure deliverable quality.
- Manage across non-direct reports, escalate risks quickly, and implement risk mitigation solutions.
- Support Gainwell growth by preparing detailed SOWs and assisting with proposals and business development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 9+ years managing complex projects, programs, or initiatives through the full project lifecycle.
- Strong working knowledge of AWS infrastructure, services, and solution architectures. AWS certification is a plus.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering projects leveraging AWS.
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
- 9+ years developing and maintaining complex project schedules in Microsoft Project.
- Modern understanding of budget development, control, and assurance methods, and project management software.
- Ability to translate program objectives into clear scope, milestones, and deliverables.
- Leadership to train, guide, and mentor junior colleagues.
- Executive presentation skills with clear and concise communication.
- Creative problem-solving with the ability to bring structure to ambiguity.
- Influence skills to communicate priorities and motivate direct and indirect stakeholders to action.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in health and human services or public sector programs.
- Experience contributing to proposals, SOWs, and business development activities.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
Work Environment & Additional Details
- Hybrid schedule in Gold River, CA, three days per week onsite.
- Travel up to 10%.
- Video cameras required during interviews and during the initial week of orientation.
- Dress Code: Business Casual.
- Client Interface Required: Yes.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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