Technical program manager IV

Technical program manager IV

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Technical program manager IV for an opportunity in Redmond, WA!

Position Title: Technical program manager IV

Location: Redmond, WA.

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

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

Expected Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $100/hr. to $130/hr.

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.).

Requirements:

Must-Have Skills

Strong Technical and Program Management Expertise

Proven experience driving complex technical programs, especially in research or start-up environment

Expertise in project estimating, scheduling, risk management, and delivering within scope, quality, time, and budget constraints.

Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage internal and external teams, including matrixed employees and contractors.

Strong skills in dependency management, cross-group collaboration, and stakeholder communication at multiple organizational levels.

Adaptability and Problem-Solving

Resilience in pursuing solutions to complex and challenging problems.

Strong judgment and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Advanced Education and Specialized Experience

Graduate degree in engineering or scientific fields related to display, optics, or imaging.

Experience with optics and display development projects, especially in consumer markets.

Experience Transitioning Research to Products

Track record of successfully transitioning emerging technologies from research to consumer products.

Cross-Disciplinary Team Experience

Experience working with diverse teams including researchers, software engineers, and hardware engineers.

Job Description:

Work with research and engineering teams to develop early prototypes

Develops detailed work plans, project estimates, status reports, project tracking and analysis.

Coordinate communication between internal and external teams, vendors and partners

Provide key stakeholders with full visibility of the program schedule, progress and potential roadblocks

Cross disciplinary communication of hardware, software, and electrical system requirements.

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 246637 when responding to this ad.

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