B2B Program Manager

B2B Program Manager

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated B2B Program Manager for a Remote opportunity!

Position Title: B2B Program Manager

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 11/18/2024

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 (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY)

Pay Range: $80 - $90/ 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 Description:

• Develop and execute B2B Go-to-Channel Workback Schedules: The program manager will proactively create and implement a project plan/workback for 1) internal ops and business readiness, and 2) external ops and partner readiness. The program manager will create a workback that captures all tasks needed to launch on-time and operate successfully post-launch, and work in a collaborative project management tool, driving review/ approvals with the Category Planning Program Manager and cross-functional partners. The program manager will clearly define project scope, goals, timelines, and resources required to successfully launch all initiatives in support of new product releases and/or updates.
• Coordinate internal cross-functional teams: The program manager will proactively work with many cross-functional teams to ensure all internal operational activities, such as SKU creation, set-up within Systems, UAT, reporting design, building internal processes, etc., are executed on-time. The program manager will also drive working sessions with key cross-functional stakeholders to gather and document necessary inputs (e.g., business requirements, new processes)
• Coordinate collaboration with external partner teams: The program manager will proactively work with internal business owner and partner teams to ensure all external operational activities, such as distributor SKU and marketplace set-up, API integrations, development of new partner processes, and partner enablement, are executed
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks: The program manager will identify potential risks and issues that could impact the project timeline or quality, communicate them to create awareness of the risk, and develop a plan to mitigate those risks with the Category Planning Program Manager's guidance and support.
• Ensure project quality: The program manager will oversee the quality of deliverables from key internal partners, and drive stakeholder accountability, to ensure they are meeting Sales' teams needs to ensure its delivered on time to avoid downstream impact. When issues arise, proactively communicate, and plan/ execute appropriate actions with Category Planning Program Manager's support.
• Communicate with GTC Planning and Key Sales Leader: The program manager will provide regular updates / communications on the project status, timelines, and deliverables.
• Plan the work/ work the plan: The program manager will lead the development of, and tracking against the launch workback, organize file storage, and be the Single Source of Truth by ensuring that all the necessary resources, processes, and tools are in one place/ up to date for a successful launch.
• Execution support for the Category Sales Team: The program manager will support the Category Sales Manager team in execution of in-market activities that include developing the Sales Plan of Record, Program Letters, Pricing Lists, SKU Management, etc. on a quarterly basis, as well as to support the solutioning work to resolve ad-hoc business issues

Must-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of the B2B/ Commercial space with focus on AR/ VR/ or Consumer Electronics market
• 10+ year track record of driving successful, complex product launch workback schedules with focus on planning & execution
• Proven capacity to get things done at short notice while collecting information from a variety of internal and external sources
• Program management experience
• Proven track record planning for or executing against channel sales business strategy, go-to-channel, and/or process optimization for large matrixed organizations

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience using Project Management tools
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

Soft Skills

• Proven track record of driving clear communications, working across cultures, and influencing stakeholders without authority across all levels of an organization
• Experience managing workload within a fast-paced time frame

  Educational Requirements:

• BA/BS in Business or Marketing related field (or similar work experience

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 230579 when responding to this ad.

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