Program Manager - V

Job Title: Program Manager - V

Location: Toronto, ON

Duration: 12 months+

Pay Range: $80-$82/HR

Job ID: 371830

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 - V to lead a high-visibility compensation initiative. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in management consulting, program and project management, stakeholder engagement, and requirements gathering and a proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment, track delivery, and execute within an evolving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Build, own, and maintain the end-to-end project plan, including tasks, milestones, dependencies, and risks.
• Schedule and lead recurring meetings. Prepare agendas, drive discussions, assign action items, and follow through on deliverables.
• Partner with HR, Engineering, Compensation, Operations, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and timelines.
• Facilitate requirements sessions and document business and technical needs, process flows, decision logs, and status reports.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve issues by coordinating with appropriate teams and tracking mitigations.
• Track and report progress against plan. Flag risks early and drive corrective actions.
• Support testing, readiness, and change management activities. Ensure alignment with compensation processes and operational timelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Management consulting background from a Big 4 or major consulting firm.
• Project and program management in a SaaS or technology environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management.
• Requirements gathering and documentation with clear traceability.
• Basic understanding of end-to-end compensation processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving outcomes.
• Experience level: 3-8 years. Under 3 years would be underqualified. Over 8 years may be considered overqualified.

Preferred Skills:

• M&A experience and cross-collaboration across diverse teams.

Teachable Skills:

• Compensation structure fundamentals.
• End-to-end compensation systems and processes.

Work Location & Schedule:

• Onsite in Toronto, ON. Hybrid schedule with 2 days per week onsite.
• Time zone: EST.

Interview Process:

• 2-3 rounds. May include an assignment.
• Timeline: interviewing soon.

Typical Day:

• Schedule and lead project meetings, drive agendas, and track actions.
• Engage the right team members as issues arise and coordinate resolutions.
• Update the project plan, report progress, and manage risks and dependencies.

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.

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