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BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated IT Program Manager V for an opportunity in Chicago, IL .

Position Title: IT Program Manager V

Location: Chicago, IL & Atlanta, GA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please 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)

Shift: Monday- Friday (5x8)

Pay Range: \$65/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.).

Description

• Program Manager who is comfortable working in interacting with dynamic executive leadership. This position is responsible for monitoring programs and projects to ensure compliance with change standards.

Responsibilities include:

* Coaching Project Managers on current and new change standards related to Project Management Office

* Oversee program financials to ensure within target

* Manage the setup and governance of programs and projects

* Providing Oversight/Management/Leadership of throughout IT project lifecycle from planning to project closure

* Ensure data quality within project management systems

* Coordinate meeting material for program governance meetings

* Excellent ability to document technical terms in easy to read business language

* Document release highlights for senior leadership

Required (hard) skills/experience

1. Jira

2. PowerPoint

3. knowledge of program/project management within financial services

4. Seven or more years of experience in program or project management

5. Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization

6. Outstanding knowledge of change management principles

Preferred skills/experience

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

2. Excellent follow-through

3. Experience in coaching project managers

Other-

Bachelor\'s degree (or higher) in business administration or technology field

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.

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 224127 when responding to this ad.

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