Program Manager
BC Forward

Job Info

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Program Manager

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager opportunity in Redmond, WA.

Position Title: Program Manager

Location: Redmond, WA
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

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: 2 Months

Job Type: Full time Contract
Pay Range: $60 to $65

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.).
Requirements:

Job Description:

Title: Program Manager
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 2 Months (Potential Chances for extension)

Summary:

The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc. or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
  
  Skills:
  
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.
  
  Education/Experience:
  
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 5-7 years' experience required.
  
  Candidate Requirements
  
  Research requirements:
  
• Familiarity with products leveraging AI and large language models (LLMs)
• Experience in survey design and analysis.
• Preparing study report-outs in stakeholder requested formats including PowerPoint, Word, or Outlook.
• Storytelling skills to communicate customer experiences that highlight user pain points and delighters that have impact on our products, services, and business success.
  
  Research operations requirements:
  
• 5-7 years of research study project coordination, participant screening, and scheduling
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to details and processes
• Responsive and collaborative team member with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Degrees or certifications required:
• Disqualifiers: Outside of the Puget Sound Area. Must have the ability for synchronous Teams meetings with SMB team members for up to 4 hours per week between the hours of 8am - 5pm PST.
• Performance Indicators: Ideal applicants are self-motivated, proactive professionals who excel in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of initiative, be able to manage their workload efficiently, make well-judged decisions, and are comfortable working autonomously. In addition, applicants embody our Culture and Values.
  Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
  
• 5-7 years of hands-on User Experience Research and/or product development experience or related experience in research.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience with research methods and supporting tools to impact both product direction and detailed experience design.
• 5-7 years of demonstrated skills collecting, coding, and analyzing human behavioral data to improve decision making and UX in a technology industry setting.

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:

UX Research/product Development/ MS Suite

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 Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. 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 220598 when responding to this ad.

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Salary Details

This salary was provided in the Job Posting.

$60-$65

Hourly Salary

Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Contractor

Location
Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Job Type
Information Technology

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
03/27/2024

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