Program Manager II

Program Manager II

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager II / Remote

Position Title: Program Manager II

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 05/06

Expected Duration: 8+ month(s)

Job Type: Contract

Rate: $55-$60

Role and Responsibilities

Media Ratings Council (MRC) Accreditation Audit Program Manager Contractor
Background
The Media Ratings Council (MRC) is an independent, non-profit organization that audits and accredits market research and audience rating measurement to ensure validity, reliability, and effectiveness. Clients largest advertisers rely on MRC's independent verification of their media investment, making MRC accreditation crucial for maintaining trust. Clients has held MRC accreditation for its first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) metrics since 2018. MRC Audit is vital for Clients brand safety and advertiser spend retention, making it an ongoing priority for the company.
Role and Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end audit processes for first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) metrics.
Proactively plan, execute, and remediate audits with internal and external stakeholders.
Audit Planning:
Align scope with auditors
Identify audit Points of Contact (PoCs) from all relevant organizations within the company
Communicate requirements and timelines to PoCs
Create and maintain program planning and management artifacts such as GANTT charts, internal tasks, playbooks, etc.
Update audit runbook using insights from previous audits
Audit Execution:
Coordinate tasks between external auditors and internal PoCs
Provide necessary documentation
Conduct weekly status meetings with auditors and internal PoCs
Provide progress updates to Clients leadership
Remediation:
Review auditor reports
Address areas of non-compliance
Create and execute remediation plans
Manage internal remediation process
Provide evidence to auditors
Continuously improve program efficiency and meet audit SLAs
Run awareness programs
Track program progress and publish weekly status reports
Ensure audit quality across all cross-functional teams

Day to Day Role:

Manage end-to-end audit processes for first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) metrics.
Proactively plan, execute, and remediate audits with internal and external stakeholders.

Required:
Strong communication skills
Collaboration abilities
Management experience in governance programs
Leadership qualities
Data-driven and results-oriented mindset
Ability to influence without authority
Preferred:
Technical familiarity with end-to-end metric creation for digital advertising campaigns
SQL knowledge for data analysis
Prior audit 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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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 221831 when responding to this ad.

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