Program Manager IV

Program Manager IV

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager IV for a Remote opportunity!

Position Title: Program Manager IV

Location: 100% Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 01/05/2025

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- 12+ Months

Job Type: Contract (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY)

Pay Range: $80 - $90

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.).

Fully Remote:

Summary:

• The supply chain project manager supports client's enterprise supply chain program managers by overseeing and executing complex projects aimed at optimizing client's IT supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, logistics, and distribution, by planning, managing budgets, coordinating cross-functional teams, and implementing improvements to streamline processes and reduce costs, ensuring timely delivery of goods while meeting quality standards and customer demands;

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage full lifecycle of complex cross-functional projects with considerable impact across multiple organizations. The projects span across all aspects of supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, forward logistics, distribution and reverse logistics.

• Development of the overall project strategy, tactically driving teams to deliver

• Define the project chapter, set objectives, analyze data and drive improvements that are quantified with metrics

• Work autonomously in an ambiguous environment, seeking to understand business problems, automation limitations, scaling factors, boundary conditions and reasons behind leadership decisions

• Partner with teams across the business you support and beyond to source, allocate, and coordinate resources

• Partner with users, internal/external teams, and supply chain teams to determine what projects move forward and in what priority order

• Oversee gaps between teams, processes and systems, helping teams reduce exposure to classic failure modes (e.g., requirements not sufficiently understood or documented, ineffective cross-team collaboration, long-term impact(s) from third-party solutions, security not considered, insufficient stakeholder review, etc.)

• Solve ambiguous problems and proactively identify and mitigate risks (before they become roadblocks)

• Work with program managers, business leaders and executive team to communicate and impact critical business initiatives

• Develop, implement, and govern KPI reporting for a portfolio of programs, providing

• visibility to the milestones, and performance across all projects

Skills:

• Strong project management skills,Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills

• Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.

• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, quality control, costs and other

• techniques for maximizing the effective procurement and distribution of goods and supply chain services

• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MSProject, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field.

• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience: 8 to 10 years

Must-Have Skills:

• Supply chain background, with a focus on new hire equipment supply chain

• (high priority)

• Program management expertise

• Logistics and procurement experience

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Effective time management

• Ability to deliver high-impact projects that drive business results

• Self-sufficiency and independence in managing projects and tasks

• Strong strategic planning and organizational skills, with a focus on creating

• structured plans and processes

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Strong data analytics skills

• Financial background and understanding

• Ability to create compelling presentations and effectively use various tools

• Experience with creating slide decks and presenting data insights

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

• Good understanding of prioritization and ability to lead without micromanaging

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 231956 when responding to this ad.

---