Program Manager III

Program Manager III

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager III location.

Position Title: Program Manager III

Location: Washington, Menlo Park, or Austin(Remote)

Anticipated Start Date: [May 6th 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: [12 Months with possibility of extension]

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

Pay Range: $60-$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.).

Role Mandate:
As a Policy Programs Manager, Augmented Reality and AI, you will work with internal and external collaborators to design, create, develop and execute on various experiences and events that demonstrate the value of AR and AI to a policy audience. The role involves developing policy partnerships with various policy stakeholders, and design initiatives to build community and outreach capability. You will do this in close collaboration with various XFN colleagues internally, including other policy, product, marketing, partnerships and legal teams. The role requires knowledge and experience of AR and AI, and the various policy considerations associated with these frontier technologies.

Candidate Value Proposition:
The ideal candidate will manage strategic outreach and policy campaigns to advance the values and interests of the company. The individual will advocate on the value of AR and AI, and the positive economic and social impact it is having in the world today and into the future. The team is very supportive and the ideal candidate will be working with a team of talented individuals! The ideal candidate will be right in the thick of the most advanced technological advancements, helping to evangelize these innovative new technologies.

Role Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
* Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and helping to develop, integrate and execute policy program and public affairs activities
* Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to both internal and external partners
* Analyze resource needs and policy impact to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
* Confer with management, policy and public affairs teams to discuss project specifications and procedures
* Review and recommend contracts and cost estimates
* Develop and review product designs and changes
* Consult or negotiate with internal and external partners to prepare project specifications

Performance Measurement:
Performance will be measured based on work delivered.

Must-Have Skills:
* Ability to develop, plan and execute events, partnerships and programming in real-world environments
* Ability to analyze and synthesize technology policy issues and build programs and partnerships relevant to these issues
* Ability to work independently and to work collaboratively across horizontal XFN functions

Nice-to-Have Skills:
* Knowledge of the tech environment, ideally with a focus on public policy and the digital economy

Soft Skills:
* Verbal and written communication skills
* Problem solving skills
* Attention to detail
* Interpersonal skills
* Strong ability to work independently
* Strong management skills
* Strong ability to work horizontally and collaboratively, both internally and externally

Educational Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. Master's degree preferred

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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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 221511 when responding to this ad.

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