Program Manager BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Program Manager for an opportunity in Redmond, WA Position Title: Program Manager Location: Redmond, WA 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: 11 Months Contract Job Type: FULL TIME Contract Pay Range: [57.00/hr.] - [60.00/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 The main function of a program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project. Responsibilities: * Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities. * Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients. * Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence. * Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects. * Work with Product Marketing to develop persona driven playbooks relevant to BDMs & buyers in the Privacy space for Azure Purview Privacy (P1) and Priva (P2) * Develop deployment framework for customers that includes both M365 Priva and Azure Purview. The deployment framework is used as a guide for customers to accelerate their deployments of the Privacy solutions. This includes relevant partner product dependencies including Azure Purview Data Governance, Multi-Cloud, Exchange online, Sharepoint, etc. * Internal white paper(s) mapping current and upcoming privacy regulations to DSP & Compliance vertical products (IRM, CC, eD, MIP, DLP). Identify impact to current solution offerings (horizontal effort) * Field training content for Azure Purview Data Governance including compete playbooks, 1-pagers and presentations Skills: * Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. * Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time. * Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. * Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. * Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc. Education/Experience: * Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. * PMI or PMP certification preferred. * 2-4 years experience required. Top 3 Skills Required + Years of Experience: * Program Management Experience | 3+ Years of Experience * Effective Legal research skills (candidate will be searching through regulations) | 3+ Years of Experience * DevOps experience | 3+ Years of Experience 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 To view the full job descriptio