Program Manager

Job Title:

IT Program Manager III Location:

Charlotte, NC; Plano, TX; Addison, TX (Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite per week)

Duration:

Contract - 11 months (potential contract-to-hire)

Pay Range:

Charlotte, NC:

$64.52/hr (W2);

Plano, TX:

$67.70/hr (W2);

Addison, TX:

$67.70/hr (W2);

Jersey City, NJ:

$67.70/hr (W2)

Job ID:

373397 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 Program Manager III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile program delivery, Jira-based portfolio coordination, and data-driven reporting and a proven ability to lead complex, multi-team initiatives across time zones to deliver scope on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and facilitate delivery routines including kick-offs, status reviews, stakeholder meetings, change controls, and tollgates. Plan and manage dependencies across multiple Agile teams and programs. Facilitate dependency management, risk management, and impediment removal for defined deliverables. Ensure compliance to standards and provide end-to-end visibility into project and program health. Drive execution to meet expectations for functionality, quality, timeline, and cost; enable cross-organizational sync points for delivery. Guide intake processes, backlog health, and facilitation of Agile ceremonies. Help teams implement and mature Enterprise Agile standards and practices. Identify and resolve organizational impediments impacting team maturity and performance. Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution with internal and external stakeholders. Influence and guide business and technology leaders to enable greater agility. Contribute to governance artifacts and provide regular stakeholder updates. Support resource planning across programs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proficiency with Agile tools, particularly Jira, for multi-team coordination. Experience with Tableau or similar reporting tools, including report and dashboard development. Experience with enterprise program and project tools (e.g., PPRT or equivalent). Demonstrated program management capability across multiple projects and time zones.

Preferred Skills:

PMP certification. Agile Scrum Master experience leveraging Jira. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint for program reporting and executive presentations. Strong communication and presentation skills with leadership presence. Ability to work independently with initiative and sound problem-solving. Interview Process Video interview. Approximately 30 minutes with three interviewers. Additional Details Role is a potential contract-to-hire. Candidates must not require sponsorship now or in the future. Please include current location and onsite intent on the resume.

Glider assessment:

BOA-ITProgMgr-IV-V-1. Top Skills and Experience Highlights Program management leadership across complex initiatives. Technical delivery oversight with strong problem-solving. Agile at scale with Jira, reporting with Tableau and Excel, and executive communications with PowerPoint. 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. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. Include your current location and onsite availability.