Program Manager IV

Program Manager IV

BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Program Manager IV for an ONSITE opportunity.

Position Title: Program Manager IV

Location: New York, NY 10001 (Onsite)

Anticipated Start Date: June 2, 2025

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

Expected Duration: 12 Months with possible extension

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

Pay Range: $85.73/hr-$90.48/hr

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.).

About the Role

We are seeking a Program Manager IV to lead Optical Channel Sales Planning initiatives in support of the growth of the Wearables product category. This role plays a critical part in shaping and executing go-to-channel strategies and driving high-impact sales programs in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Go-to-Channel Planning: Drive the development and execution of channel sales strategies to support growth in the Optical Channel.
• Project Management: Build and manage detailed project plans with clearly outlined tasks, dependencies, and timelines. Automate processes where possible.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate strategic alignment across cross-functional teams and lead execution readiness efforts globally.
• Executive Communication: Lead cadence of communication, change management, and exec-level updates to ensure visibility and alignment on Optical Channel programs.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, track, and manage risks, updating stakeholders as needed.
• Best Practices & Process Development: Define and scale operational best practices, ensuring consistency and quality across global teams.
• Quality Oversight: Ensure deliverables meet expectations of the Sales team, troubleshooting as needed to maintain excellence.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience leading go-to-channel and sales strategy initiatives in large matrixed organizations
• Proven success in strategic program management, especially in category/channel sales environments
• Experience as a Chief of Staff or in similar cross-functional, high-visibility roles
• Background in consumer electronics or technology-driven sales and marketing organizations

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience creating and scaling new processes in growing organizations
• Strong ability to gather inputs and make progress quickly with limited guidance
• MBA preferred

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment

Educational Requirements:

• BA/BS in Business, Marketing, or a related field

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: Go-to-Market Strategy, Channel Sales Management, Program Manager - Wearables, Optical Sales Channel, Consumer Electronics, Cross-functional Leadership, Strategic Program Management

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 238467 when responding to this ad.

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