Program Manager II

Program Manager II

BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Program Manager II for a REMOTE opportunity.

Position Title: Program Manager II

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 6/3/2025

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

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

Pay Range: $70.73/hr-$75.48/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.).

Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Manager to support the Business-Led Career Expectations, Career Growth Narrative, and Structured Interviewing Programs. This role requires strong consultative skills to understand business needs, assess processes, and advise on content adjustments and program adaptations based on feedback. The successful candidate will be adaptable and agile in problem-solving, capable of flexing to meet evolving business needs while maintaining structured project execution. In addition to program management, this role will provide some administrative support across the Careers Team to ensure seamless operations.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Execution

• Candidate Online Assessments Program:

• Partner with program manager and SMEs to develop operational excellence resources (playbooks, intake processes, templates, change management plans).
• Attend cross-functional (XFN) meetings, capture and summarize notes, and key information.

• Structured Interviewing Support:

• Consult on business-driven processes and support the SWE Coding Interview Modernization project.
• Coordinate job analysis review focus groups and content development workshops (synchronous and asynchronous).
• Support legal and compliance review of coding interview updates.
• Partner on change management strategy, development, and execution.

Career Expectations & Growth

• Business-Driven Career Expectations:

• Lead the process, partnering with teams to develop customized career expectations in alignment with the client-wide framework.
• Consult with teams to adjust and refine content based on specific needs while ensuring consistency with broader company standards.
• Identify opportunities for program improvements to enhance clarity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and share information.

• Career Growth Narrative Research:

• Support research projects, including drafting content, organizing focus groups, documenting research insights, and creating readout reports.

Administrative & Communication Support

• Provide administrative support for workstreams across Career Programs (meeting scheduling, preparation, note-taking, data entry).
• Draft program-related communications (emails, posts, slides).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Interpersonal/Consultative Skills:
  Build relationships, facilitate discussions, and guide teams in decision-making.
• Project & Time Management:
  Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment.
• Navigating Ambiguity:
  Proactively address challenges and pivot strategies as business needs evolve.
• Attention to Detail:
  Maintain accuracy while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Clear Communication:
  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving:
  Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Collaboration & Independence:
  Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/education required.
• At least 7 years of experience in a program management role, preferably within HR.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with interviews and HR programs.
• Experience working in large companies.

Typical Day in the Role

• Attending meetings and taking notes.
• Creating readouts, slides, and documentation.
• Meeting with teams to understand their needs for career expectations.
• Coordinating with legal to facilitate privacy review.
• Providing thought partnership and guidance.
• Handling some administrative tasks.

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: Program Management, Career Development, HR Programs, Change Management, Structured Interviewing, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Execution.

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.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

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 238915 when responding to this ad.

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