Program Manager V

Program Manager V

BC forward is currently seeking an initiative to take Program Manager V for Remote - West Coast Location.

Position Title: Program Manager V

Location: Remote- West Coast

Anticipated Start Date: 1/13/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BC forward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ Months Contract (Possibility of getting an extension)

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $80/hr. to Max $90/HR W2

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.).

Summary:

Clients' mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Client are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities - we're just getting started.

The client is seeking a Technical Data Center and Networking Program Manager, with web and enterprise critical infrastructure experience to become part of our North America team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure operates, and our innovative services are delivered as we continue our mission to build community and bring the world closer together. The program will support end-to-end Infrastructure Data Center organization whose responsibilities include but not limited to the Networking, Data Center Design, Construction, and 24x7 Operation of the Client. Ultimately, he/she is the gate keeper of important program information and align expectations across diverse Infrastructure Data Center teams. Finally, this person will be a motived self-starter taking charge of initiatives and be a forward thinker with a keen business sense. This is a full-time position based in our Fremont office and will report to the Manager of the Data Center New Build PM team.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional site infrastructure projects in a matrix organization covering a range of areas (data center design-construction, infrastructure cabling, different network builds, hardware systems, capacity management, etc.), including but not limited to coordination of all activities related to the NBPM program.
• Develop and manage end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery of new-build projects projects in leases and Client's own DCs
• Provide hands-on program management during analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases.
• Perform risk and/or issues management, change management, and align all XFNs' decisions on projects.
• Provide day-to-day coordination and quality assurance for projects and tasks.
• Manage dependencies and handoffs effectively and optimize schedules accordingly.
• Drive internal process improvements across multiple teams and functions.
• Interface with Engineering, Facilities, Electrical/Mechanical Engineers, and business owners for project requirements and scope.
• Conduct business process re-engineering reviews to innovate business processes and define ways to improve their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive continual improvement of cost productivity.
• Identify areas of risk and drive solutions with subject matter experts within the organization.
• Lead training and education programs for internal and external partners.
• Travel to datacenter sites as required.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, IT, systems engineering, electrical engineering, business or related to design and construction.
• 5+ years of Data Center or Network deployment experience
• Large scale critical infrastructure and/or data center experience.
• Interpersonal experience, including relationship building and collaboration within a cross-functional team.
• 3+ years of experience with Project Management strategies, planning and tools.
• Track record of delivering deployments on or ahead of schedule and on budget.
• Analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational experience.
• Organizational and coordination experience along with multi-tasking experience to get things done.
• Experienced executing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experienced collaborating with different individuals across external organizations, within other geographies, and "roll-up the sleeves" to accomplish all necessary tasks.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with managing projects related to data center design, hardware design and capacity management.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Juniper JNCIA.
• Knowledge of design, construction, network, hardware, capacity management.
• Project/product management experience in building scalable, enterprise tooling initiatives, defining roadmaps and translating strategic initiatives into tactical, objective programs. Owner's rep is a plus.
• Communication skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Independent and thorough in examination and analysis, alongside results oriented.
• Interpersonal skills, including relationship building and collaboration within a diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt and learn new skill sets.

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 233373 when responding to this ad.

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