Program Manager IV - Vendor Mgmt.

Job Title: Program Manager IV - Vendor Mgmt.

Location: Remote. CA preferred. Open to EST.

Duration: Contract - 6 months

Pay Range: $75/hr $79/hr (W2)

Job ID: 372149

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 a Program Manager IV to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building and scaling programs, vendor management, financial operations, and data-driven decision making and a proven ability to define and deliver strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency and impact.

Responsibilities:

• Define and manage strategic initiatives that improve team efficiency and impact, establishing operational systems and outcomes.
• Identify and partner with stakeholders on processes, templates, and guidelines to improve team optimization and documentation.
• Partner with leadership on effective team communication, information distribution, and cross-team collaboration.
• Partner with Sourcing and Vendor Engagements to enable customized DSS contracting processes.
• Manage relationships with preferred vendors and streamline intake with business-specific operations and processes.
• Support research planning and allocation by tracking, aligning, and executing project-specific contracting/POs and invoice tracking against open POs.
• Manage the operational and financial efficiency of the DSS budget by maintaining accurate financial datasets, files, and reports.
• Perform data analysis and provide insights to inform and support business decisions.
• Prepare metric-driven status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
• Define clear program roadmaps, provide frequent updates, identify and communicate risks and adjustments, and ensure commitments are delivered.
• Provide flexible approaches that meet team needs and remove blocks quickly.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience establishing programs and leading them end-to-end while scaling for growth.
• Experience integrating AI tools and workflows into business operations or program management, with a focus on responsible and ethical adoption.
• Proven vendor management and contracting proficiency, including POs and invoicing.
• Strong data analysis skills to inform decisions and drive change.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management across multiple locations and levels, including executives.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience building operational systems for research planning and budget management.
• Background in process optimization and documentation standards.

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.

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. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position, including adherence to company policies, sound judgment, effective stress management, safe and respectful collaboration, trustworthiness, meeting client standards, and safeguarding business operations and company reputation.

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