Project Manager V

Project Manager V

BC forward is currently seeking an initiative to take Project Manager V for a (New York, NY) Location.

Position Title: Project Manager V

Location: New York, NY

Anticipated Start Date: 3/24/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BC forward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 06+ Months Contract

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $70/hr. to Max $85/HR 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.).

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Workforce Planning and Vendor Operations Project Manager to join our Product Data Operations (PDO) Reality Labs team. As a critical member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering best-in-class datasets that power RL devices and user experiences while driving continuous improvement strategies to deliver high-quality data at scale with unprecedented efficiency and agility.

About the Role:

In this role, you will have two critical functions: -

Workforce Planning:

Develop and implement workforce plans to ensure the right workers are in place at the right time, with the right skills for a portfolio of 50+ Contingent Workers (CW). This includes analyzing business trends, forecasting workforce needs, and creating strategies to meet those needs.

Vendor Operations/Governance:

Work cross-functionally with our internal vendor management team to define PDO-specific needs for vendor governance routines and performance to drive cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Forecasting and Demand Planning: Analyze business trends, seasonal fluctuations, and other factors to predict future workforce needs.
• Workforce Planning and Optimization: Create and implement workforce plans to ensure the right workers are in place at the right time, with the right skills.
• Budgeting and Cost Management: Manage budgets, track expenses, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Performance Metrics and Reporting: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of workforce planning and vendor governance strategies.
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Process Improvement: Identify gaps in strategy, systems, and processes to support growth at scale.
• Showcase grace under pressure and ensure effective and timely collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, experience leveraging large data sets and advanced tooling.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in operations for a tech company, consulting, operations or similar roles.
• 5+ years of experience in vendor management
• 5+ years' experience in workforce planning and forecasting
• Strategic thinking with a proven track record of enhancing customer experience through innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across functional boundaries and globally.
• Ability to make judgments under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Proficiency/Basic knowledge in analytical tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) for driving analytics, reporting and operational decision-making.
• Experience driving collaboration of cross-functional teams, coordinating effectively, and inspiring others.
• Experience communicating effectively via various formats, time zones and audiences, including within operations teams and across with key stakeholders and senior leadership.

If you are a motivated and strategic professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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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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 236172 when responding to this ad.

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