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: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 12/30/2024

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: 07+ Months

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

Pay Range: $90 - $100

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 IV

Duration: 07+ Months

Location: Remote

Summary:

• The Design Program Coordinator will drive Design program strategy and operational support for select horizontal (cross-Client and/or cross-org) critical product priorities for integrity led out of X-ISSO (XI, XS, Security). They will partner with Design leadership and DesignOps leadership to prioritize efforts, and drive priority initiatives. Depending on experience and program prioritization, this role may support 1-2 high priority initiatives or provide broader operational support for several initiatives / programs.

  Responsibilities:

• Support the program strategy and execution of complex virtual-team (cross-company, cross-org) product efforts requiring sizable ops and coordination needs to deliver.
• Develop program briefs, and partner with Design leadership and IC lead partners to establish and assemble project teams - setting teams up for success with strategic planning, forums, channels, and other rhythms of business to be successful.
• Plan and work with Design partners to high-pri, time-sensitive ideation and/or delivery work, for example Design sprints, review decks (with senior level stakeholders) or other types of surge efforts
• Manage and evolve pre-existing design programs that enable complex collaboration across Client - working with Design leadership and Design IC partners to shape program needs based on H1'25 road mapping goals
• Partner with Design leadership on the team to help drive alignment and decision-making across orgs
• Help to shape and support net-new design operations to drive accountability through a clear process
• Identify cross-team collaboration opportunities, and optimize process and forums for input and approvals
• Specific JTBD: Draft comms, collect inputs for program reporting, drive review coordination and delivery, own forum note-taking and follow-ups, scheduling, task management / tracking, own documentation maintenance and socialization

  To Be Successful You Must:

• Drive impact through strong executive communication skills and leadership
• Communicate proactively to cross-functional partners, prepare formal recurring communications, and present to people at all levels of the organization
• Be highly organized and experienced with managing ad-hoc requests, meeting deadlines, establishing timelines, anticipating project issues and resolving them
• Understand how to deliver on a complex, horizontal effort - keeping the working group accountable on deliverables and key milestones, and doing so through intentional planning, agenda setting, documentation and communication practices.
• Streamline operational responsibilities, communication channels, review cadences, etc. to achieve product/project goals and foster healthy collaboration and team dynamics.
• Synthesize complex information and context and provide recommendations to design leads on strategy for operations and execution
• Bring deep operational and communication skillsets to the role, with tools, methods and practices to streamline processes with thoughtful consideration of solution and impact.
• Drive project meetings and coordinate deliverables from internal workstreams
• Have excellent prioritization skills, and be adaptable to changing needs
• Have a reasonable degree of time zone flexibility, as you'll be working with teams across both EMEA and the US (California and East Coast).

  Qualifications And Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, marketing, business management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years program or project management experience
• Prior experience leading Design efforts and programs for complex digital north stars, product ecosystem work, and horizontal cross-company product initiatives
• Strong track record working with Design teams in partnership with cross-functional partners, and proven understanding of the Design/product lifecycle and best practices
• Prior experience in the integrity / safety / trust / customer support work preferred, though not required

  Must-Have Skills:

• Driving Design-led initiatives; planning and leading Design-led programs with strong XFN partnerships requiring deep understanding of Product lifecycle and Design best practices
• Prior experience shipping products, working cross-company (and with multiple teams/orgs) to define and drive outcomes
• Strong communication / stakeholder management

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 233432 when responding to this ad.

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