IT Project Manager

IT Project ManagerBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated IT Project Manager for an opportunity in Pennington, NJ Atlanta, GA Plano, TX Newark, DEPosition Title: IT Project ManagerLocation: Pennington, NJ Atlanta, GA Plano, TX Newark, DEAnticipated Start Date: ASAPPlease note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 12 Months.Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)Monday- Friday (5x8)Candidate who is authorized to work independentlyPay Range: $50 - $55/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.).Job Description:5 - 7 years. Responsible for end-to-end management and delivery of a material change for a project of moderate to high complexity within a single or multiple department(s) within a business unit. Manages, leads and directs the work efforts of resources that may be functionally aligned as part of the project and/or organizationally aligned as direct reports. Responsible for the end-to-end integration of various work streams in order to deliver the intended project solution. Responsibilities include:-Responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivery of defined deliverables which usually requires engagement from multiple teams such as a project or smaller program.-Communicates the work objectives, coordinates delivery, manages risks, ensures compliance with standards, and provides end-to-end visibility into the health of the deliverables.-Ensures execution and delivery meet the client's expectations in terms of functionality, quality, timeline, and cost.-Coordinates and facilitates routines to support delivery - e.g. kick-offs, status reviews, stakeholder meetings, change controls, tollgates, etc.-Plans and coordinates delivery and dependencies across multiple teams.-Facilitates dependency management/risk management/impediment removal for the defined deliverables.-Promotes/facilitates communication and collaboration across organizations to support the deliverable completion and timeline.-Gathers/facilitates status updates for the deliverables to stakeholders and leadership pertaining to delivery, risks/issues, and schedule.-Ensures that execution is aligned with deliverable requirements by working with the sponsor /stakeholders.-Ensures deliverables comply with Enterprise Change Management standards.-Supports resource planning for delivery/execution. Individual Contributor.Required (hard) skills/experienceCommunicating and interacting with stakeholders both vertically and horizontally to drive initiatives to conclusionWorks well independently with strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skillsAccountability for developing plans to deliver future state approaches and facilitating the implementationAbility to utilize sound business judgment and tailor solutions to ensure deadlines are met and risks are addressedOversees and assesses existing processes and workflows Proficient in problem analysis and solution designStrong Presentation skills, including preparing compelling presentations to senior-level executivesAbility to be flexible, adaptable, and proactively take initiative Executive presence and ability to lead meetingsAbility to influence senior leadership Project Management Experience, preferred Excellent knowledge of project management, standards, and processes in a complex program environment with multiple delivery partnersExperience working in SOR developmentStrong knowledge of MS Office applications Agile and waterfall frameworksStrong sense of quality and commitment to interact with internal or external clients effectively and professionallyCharacteristics of the top performerVery good communication skills and service orientationAbility to work under pressure (e.g. meeting deadlines, adopting and implementing changes)Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all levels, and across different audiencesBenefits: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.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.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230240 when responding to this ad.