Project and Program Management - Project Manager Non Tech BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Project and Program Management - Project Manager Non Tech for an opportunity in Redmond, WA! Position Title: Project and Program Management - Project Manager Non Tech Location: Redmond, WA Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Expected Duration: 06 Months and possibility of extension. Payrate : $68/hr on W2. Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience 1. Minimum 5-8 years experience with Project/Program Management 2. Minimum 2-3 years experience working at MSFT 3. Minimum 5-8 years experience with Compliance/Governance - understanding and translating policy or legal statements into actionable tasks. Hard Skills Assessments * Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: Asap * Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 1 round with the sponsor * Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should have examples of responsible AI prepared prior to the assessment. Summary: The main function of a non-IT project 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. Job Responsibilities: * Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing work across stakeholders. * Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients. * Analyze technology, resource needs and prioritization, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects. * Confer with management, production and stakeholders to discuss project specifications and procedures. * Organize and support communications on project status and plans to stakeholders and executive sponsors. * Manage timeline and milestone delivery, including identify and flagging at risk deliverables. Skills: * Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work independently and manage one's time. * Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. * 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. * 5-7 years experience required. 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 To v