Program Manager III

Program Manager III

BCForward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager III opportunity in New York, NY!

Position Title: Program Manager III

Location: New York, NY (Remote, Preferred EST zone)

Anticipated Start Date: 11/6/2024.

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: 9+ months (with possibility of extension or conversion)

Job Type: Contract - 40 HRS Weekly, Onsite

Pay Range: $75/hr to $85/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.).

Requirements:

• 4+ years' experience in program management supporting technical audiences + Familiarity with developer communities and/or programs
• Excel/Powerpoint/Sheets/Google Slides
• Capacity to build and manage relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors.

  Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated program operations manager to join the Metaverse Developer Programs team and support key program goals and initiatives. The Metaverse Developer Programs team oversees a portfolio of programs (long-standing and experimental pilots) that support a global community of thousands of promising XR developers building and shipping high quality content experiences.
• As a program operations manager, you will support the strategic development and ongoing operation of these programs. You should be comfortable working in a cross-functional capacity and have experience partnering with project teams composed of internal employees and external vendors. Your role will require building relationships and collaborating with Product, Product Marketing, Communications, Operations, Legal, Privacy, and Research.
• The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented approach to program management, as well as versatility and adaptability when undertaking diverse tasks ranging from administrative duties to more strategic development and partnership initiatives.

  Responsibilities:

• Partner with program managers, relationship managers, and developer support to design and execute program strategies that align with Meta's brand vision, contribute to business priorities, and integrate into org-wide initiatives.
• Manage ongoing program operations and logistics, including developer onboarding, hardware distribution, budget tracking, and product engagement requests.
• Improve program infrastructure and operational efficiency by establishing clear and consistent systems and processes (e.g., playbook/runbook). Proactively identify opportunities to optimize workflows.
• Effectively communicate and manage projects with internal stakeholders and vendors ensuring timely reporting and deliverables

  Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years experience in program management supporting technical audiences.
• Familiarity with developer communities and/or programs.
• Experience working cross-functionally, both internally and externally.
• Proven communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience executing in an intense, fast-paced, and highly iterative environment.
• Strong project management capabilities with a proven track record of on-time, high quality delivery of complex projects in a large organization.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to understand workstream/task interdependencies and timeline implications.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Exemplary written and oral communication.
• Experience working independently in dynamic environments and a track record of taking initiative on impactful projects.
• Capacity to build and manage relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ability to escalate issues and risks appropriately.
• Mastery of Excel (Google Sheets) and PowerPoint (Google Slides).

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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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230710 when responding to this ad.

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