Program Manager V

Program Manager V

BCForward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager V for an opportunity in Redmond, WA.

Position Title: Program Manager V

Location: Seattle, WA.

Anticipated Start Date: 05/13/2024.

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: 12 Months.

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $90-$100/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 V

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Seattle, WA

Responsibilities:

• Put in place an intake process for new requests using a trackable system.
• Work with the department manager and the requestors to determine and align on prioritization.
• Put a robust planning process in place for organizing workflow that includes detailed planning for every phase: a) design, b) generating specs documents/drawings, c) ordering off-the shelf materials, d) internal or external build.
• Manage the execution of the plans through assigning tasks, tracking, communicating, and reporting to management the progress.
• Lead the effort in organizing and managing the 'systems' for part and project tracking.
• Coordinate all Projects timelines.
• Coordinate outsourcing of parts and services for builds when necessary.
• Recommend processes to improve quality of work and efficiency.
• Manage deadlines with suppliers and internal teams.
• Utilize your understanding of production, prototyping, and fabrication process and the time, cost, and quality trade-offs to support the function and growth of the team.
• Manage vendor on boarding and POs.
• Report project status to leadership.

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:

• Hardware development project management experience in the last 5 years, working with cross functional team like requirement stakeholder, EE, ME, firmware engineer, etc.
• Understanding of requirement, development, prototyping, and fabrication process /phases, and the schedule, cost, and quality trade-offs.
• Open mindset and eager attitude to solve problems. The ability to learn, think creatively, solve problems, and work smart.
• 8-10 years' experience at least a bachelor's degree, good presentation skill.

Good to have skills:

• Vendor onboarding and create purchase order.
• Knowledgeable in use of task systems.
• Budget planning experience
• Prefer PMI or PMP

Qualifications:

• Project management experience. Certified Project Management preferred.
• Highly organized and flexible to changing scope and project priority changed.
• Demonstrable experience in a prior role of similar work scope and environment,
• Knowledgeable in use of task systems.
• An understanding of production, prototyping, and fabrication process and the time, cost, and quality trade-offs
• Needs to be flexible to working hour and daily project changes.
• The ability to learn, think creatively, solve problems, and work smart.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

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 222073 when responding to this ad.

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