IT PROJECT MANAGER

Job Title: IT PROJECT MANAGER

Location: Hybrid, Onsite as Needed (Rochester, MN 55901)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $55/hr $60/hr (W2)

Job ID: 372662

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and support medium to high complexity projects within an enterprise program environment. The role will focus on the MSS & Telecom Device Segmentation Project, driving scope, schedule, dependencies, and delivery across cross-functional technical and operational teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in infrastructure project management and network segmentation, and a proven ability to achieve timely and compliant delivery aligned with governance and operational transition requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day execution of the MSS & Telecom Device Segmentation Project across pre-enforcement, enforcement, validation, re-enforcement, and operational transition phases.
• Own and manage an integrated project plan, schedules, milestones, and completion criteria with budget responsibility up to USD 1 million.
• Coordinate delivery across Information Security, Network Engineering, MSS, Telecom, HTM, and external vendors.
• Facilitate intake, kickoff, working sessions, and recurring status and leadership updates.
• Track and manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, and drive mitigation or escalation as needed.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, approved charters, and governance bodies for segmentation.
• Maintain documentation including enforcement metrics, decision logs, and dashboards for executive-ready reporting.
• Support transition planning to steady-state operations with defined ownership, change management, and ongoing enforcement processes.
• Advise IT staff on project management practices, standards, and methods and contribute to budget development and tracking.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to management and end users while managing multiple competing objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional IT infrastructure or cybersecurity projects.
• Working understanding of network segmentation and enterprise networking concepts to manage technical dependencies and risks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based tools for reporting and documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in regulated enterprise environments.
• Ability to develop clear project reporting, dashboards, and executive-ready status materials.
• Experience translating technical execution into concise leadership communications and decision support.
• Experience level: 7+ years leading IT projects with a Bachelor's degree, or 4+ years with a Master's degree, including experience with PMI Process Groups and Knowledge Areas.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
• Background in healthcare, security, or large enterprise segmentation initiatives aligned to zero trust and least privilege principles.

Engagement Characteristics:

• Hands-on, execution-focused contractor role within an active, in-flight segmentation program.
• High collaboration across security, network, and operational teams with strong emphasis on documentation and traceability.
• Focus on repeatable enforcement processes and operational handoff readiness.
• Hybrid schedule with approximately 50 percent remote work. Onsite presence as needed based on project demands.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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