BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager/Product Manager for a job opportunity located in Columbus, OH 43240 (Onsite)
Position Title: Program Manager/Product Manager
Location: Columbus, OH 43240 (Onsite)
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Contract to Hire, 12-month contract
Pay rate: $68.00 to $70.00 per hour on a 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
Job responsibilities:
- Guide teams in adopting and implementing Agile methodologies, fostering open communication, engagement, and continuous improvement aligned with organizational goals.
- Develop and implement short to mid-term operational and transformation plans, utilizing project task estimation, resource scheduling, and work breakdown structures to achieve product goals efficiently.
- Use advanced communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage and influence stakeholders, including executive communications for senior management, and communicate organizational impediments to leadership.
- Anticipate potential problems, establish mitigation strategies, and manage risks and issues throughout the project/program lifecycle.
- Oversee budget and financial management, including business case completion and benefits realization.
- Identify trends, generate original ideas, and contribute to the development of new policies and best practices within the discipline.
- Apply expertise in both Waterfall and Agile methods, including critical path method, to ensure effective project delivery and adaptability.
- Utilize metrics and evidence-based decision-making to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and monitor progress.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in Agile coaching and project management, with a proven track record of guiding Products at scale.
- Advanced knowledge of multiple product development lifecycle stages, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), and best practices, including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), and scaling frameworks.
- Proficient in project estimation, resource scheduling, work breakdown structures, critical path method, and benefits management.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to anticipate problems and establish effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Experience in budget and financial management, including business case development and benefits realization.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and guide stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Advanced facilitation and presentation skills for managing group discussions and decision-making processes.
- Ability to identify trends, contribute original ideas, and drive the development of new policies and best practices.
- Proficient with Jira and Confluence
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. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. 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.
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Download ResumeBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager/Product Manager for a job opportunity located in Columbus, OH 43240 (Onsite)
Position Title: Program Manager/Product Manager
Location: Columbus, OH 43240 (Onsite)
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Contract to Hire, 12-month contract
Pay rate: $68.00 to $70.00 per hour on a 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
Job responsibilities:
- Guide teams in adopting and implementing Agile methodologies, fostering open communication, engagement, and continuous improvement aligned with organizational goals.
- Develop and implement short to mid-term operational and transformation plans, utilizing project task estimation, resource scheduling, and work breakdown structures to achieve product goals efficiently.
- Use advanced communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage and influence stakeholders, including executive communications for senior management, and communicate organizational impediments to leadership.
- Anticipate potential problems, establish mitigation strategies, and manage risks and issues throughout the project/program lifecycle.
- Oversee budget and financial management, including business case completion and benefits realization.
- Identify trends, generate original ideas, and contribute to the development of new policies and best practices within the discipline.
- Apply expertise in both Waterfall and Agile methods, including critical path method, to ensure effective project delivery and adaptability.
- Utilize metrics and evidence-based decision-making to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and monitor progress.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in Agile coaching and project management, with a proven track record of guiding Products at scale.
- Advanced knowledge of multiple product development lifecycle stages, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), and best practices, including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), and scaling frameworks.
- Proficient in project estimation, resource scheduling, work breakdown structures, critical path method, and benefits management.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to anticipate problems and establish effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Experience in budget and financial management, including business case development and benefits realization.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and guide stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Advanced facilitation and presentation skills for managing group discussions and decision-making processes.
- Ability to identify trends, contribute original ideas, and drive the development of new policies and best practices.
- Proficient with Jira and Confluence
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. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. 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.