Program Manager

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Program Manager

BC forward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager remote opportunity.

Position Title: Program Manager

Location: Remote

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: 2 Months

Job Type: Full time Contract

Pay Range: $65 to $70

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.).

Requirements

Job Description

Title: Program Manager

Location: Remote

Duration: 2 Months (Potential chances for extension)

Job Description

Business Program Manager

With a vision to "Build and sell intelligent cloud and intelligent edge solutions with partners, empowering people and organizations to achieve more," Global Partner Solutions (GPS) is responsible for driving revenue outcomes with partners through innovative solutions-at scale! The Partner GTM, Programs, & Operations team within GPS brings together the Go-to-Market strategy, programs, and platforms to accelerate growth and improve partner experience across all partner segments.

Supports a large & complex ecosystem of partners through technology and tools designed to simplify the complexities of our global business. We do this by maintaining an obsession with experiences that can be easily understood & traversed by our partners. We need a seasoned leader capable to capable of envisioning and driving execution through ongoing delivery cycles. You will plan, prioritize, estimate, execute, launch, and deliver on a diverse technology portfolio that brings our partner & associated seller digital experiences to life.

Primary requirements for role

Experience with sales and marketing organizations. Experience working with engineering teams driving execution based on requirements. Experience capturing requirements from sales and marketing stakeholders and documenting requirements. Experience building and leading executive presentations. Experience with data analytics, SQL, PowerBI and excel. Familiarity building GTM strategies and driving sales & marketing outcomes backed by data.

Accountabilities

Be obsessed with partner experience, partner scale program capabilities needed to manage partner ecosystem. Envision and drive partner experience requirements to meet partner program changes working with business teams & partners. Land changes with internal stakeholders and partners Measure business outcomes based on partner and field feedback and adjust program execution plans as needed. Delivery of success through collaboration, deep partnerships & influence without authority across multiple stakeholders. Effectively communicate at all levels, from corporate VPs to partner-demonstrating impact and influence across different roles and organizations

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

(Preferred) Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Finance or related field AND 3+ years of work experience in program management, product management, process management, process improvement OR equivalent experience. Understanding of sales & go-to-market, partner ecosystem & cloud marketplaces strategy. Experience working as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Product Manager, Business Planning or Business Strategy in technology industry. Experience designing digital experiences at scale and working at the intersection of business strategy & engineering. Track record of driving business/product outcomes with objectives, key results, and facts grounded in data. Ability to translate complex business opportunities into simple, marketable, and effective solutions. Skilled at prioritization, driving strategic alignment in a matrixed organization, creating order, and driving concise, actionable executive-level insights and calls to action. Demonstrated track record of creating repeatable best practices for planning & prioritizing business requirements. Ability to articulate both business and technical value of business requirements to senior business and technical decision makers. Passionate, results-driven, and organized approach; with attention to detail: A self-starter who can create and deliver scalable plans from concept to delivery, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, effectively driving to measurable results. Must have ability to work cross-team in ambiguous and changing environments, along with excellent listening and partnering skills. Must be comfortable working in a highly matrixed environment, and leading program v-teams or workstreams aligned to shared goals and measures. Storytelling skills and passion for delighting partners and stakeholders, advocating on their behalf, creating great partner experiences, and understanding the linkage between these experiences and business success. Brings demonstrated experience proposing, creating, and managing executive-level proposals and presentations. Demonstrates ability to make data-driven investment decisions.

Executive Relations: The ability to interact confidently with senior leaders in a highly matrixed organization to present/defend/clarify concerns or issues regarding an existing project, program, or solution. This includes the ability to confidently address difficult questions, handle pushbacks from a high-level audience, and maintain an executive demeanor while engaging in challenging or sometimes high-pressure situations.

Sales and marketing experience Partner ecosystem experience Experience building reporting and bi solutions, especially visualization

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience Required: 3-5 overall years of experience in the field. Degrees or certifications required: no degree is required to be eligible for this role but Preferred bachelor's degree in business, Operations, Engineering, Finance or related field AND 3+ years of work experience in program management, product management, process management, process improvement OR equivalent experience. Disqualifiers: N/A Best vs. Average: N/A Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed and measured by the quality of their deliverables.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

Minimum 3+ years' experience with program management experience in the software industry, prefer candidates with experience in large companies. Minimum 3+ years' experience with collecting data and understanding products. Minimum 3+ years' experience with engaging with engineers, able to use some engineering jargon.

Benefits

BC forward 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.

Keywords

Ecosystem, software industry experience, reporting, sales and marketing

About BC forward

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, BC forward 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, BC forward'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 BC forward to become a market lea