Program Manager III

Program Manager III

BCForward is currently seeking a highly motivated Onsite Program Manager III in Menlo Park, CA.

Position Title: Program Manager III

Location: Menlo Park, CA 94025

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: 9+ Months

Job Type: [>%3D40 weeks] [Contract] [Onsite].

Pay Range: $75 - $85/hr. on 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.).

Job Title: Program Manager III

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Menlo Park, CA 94025

Job Summary:

• Vendor Program Manager with 6+ years of experience with strong operational and vendor management background, an effective communicator that can project manage large initiatives, and effectively update cross functional stakeholders at all levels.
• Client is seeking a Vendor Program Manager who is passionate about operational rigor, technology, and innovation to join the Business Acceleration Solutions (BAS) team which provides businesses with the solutions they need to operate and grow with Client.
• Depending on a business' needs, BAS will connect them with in-house engineers, recommend the right partners, or develop a customized combination of both.
• We are seeking an experienced Vendor Program Manager to join a team that is responsible for vendor activation, vendor strategy, and operationalizing programs which help partners succeed.
• The team thrives at the intersection of operations, strategy, programs, and data.
• The ideal candidate can operate in complex cross-functional environments and has a keen understanding on how to apply vendor resources as an operational superpower.
• As an expert in the business partner ecosystem, you will engage cross functional teams as a programs advocate, drive operational efforts across BAS teams, and work closely with vendor teams on delivering value for business partners.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong operational and vendor management background, be an effective communicator that can project manage large initiatives, and effectively update cross functional stakeholders at all levels.
• You should feel comfortable in an constantly evolving environment in which you have to manage multiple streams of work to drive concrete, actionable solutions for Client and its partners.

Responsibilities:

• Lead business unit vendor and operational strategy, implementation, and help internal teams activate vendors for program delivery and day to day operations
• Work with BAS teams to evaluate current workflows to proactively identify operational gaps or conflicts in existing processes, develop solutions, and create proposals for key stakeholder and leadership buy-in
• Serve as primary contact for cross functional partners and as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and advice for operational best practices and vendors
• Integrate and synthesize information from multiple teams, including programs, policy, and domain knowledge, in order to operationalize complex issues, mitigate risks, and solve problems
• Become an expert in the Client business partner ecosystem and Client's suite of products Establish vendor strategy, operational playbooks, and resolution processes
• Effectively communicate operational and complex procedural concepts to non-technical audiences
• Effectively organize and manage multiple, sometimes competing, priorities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 6+ years of experience in program management, vendor management, operational strategy, or equivalent experience
• Experience applying critical problem solving skills with demonstrated experience proposing solutions and enhancing operational performance
• Experience presenting complex policy related content to general audiences and senior business executives
• Problem solving and analysis experience solving business problems, individually or in a group setting
• Project management experience, including multitasking to lead and execute multiple projects in parallel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in roles within digital marketing
• Familiarity with Client products and third party ecosystem PMP, CAPM, or other relevant project or vendor management certifications;

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 237198 when responding to this ad.

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