IT Project Manager III

US Diversity Job Search; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) / IT Project Manager III to join its Agile delivery teams in Plano, TX (and Addison, TX) with a Seattle option. The role focuses on leading ART execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, and aligning technology solutions with business objectives.

This contract role runs for 12 months with potential to convert. The ideal candidate has strong SDLC, Agile practices, and banking/financial domain knowledge, plus experience with BRDs, user

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Own and manage a component of a technology portfolio within a single business unit or line of business.
• Serve as the single point of contact and escalation path between business partners and IT for complex issues and service requests.
• Translate business strategy into work programs, roadmaps, and executable backlogs across functional groups.
• Drive creation and delivery of technology solutions aligned to business needs and objectives.
• Lead Agile Release Train (ART) ceremonies including PI planning, scrum of scrums, and system demos.
• Monitor and report on delivery health, risks, dependencies, velocity, and burndown across teams.
• Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and team members on Agile practices and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate release management, scope, estimation, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Agile methodologies

SDLC

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder management

BRDs, epics, user stories

Backlog management

SCRUM ceremonies

Release Train Engineer

Tools

JIRA

Rally

Wiki

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: IT Project Manager III / Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Location: Plano, TX2-973-02-08 | Addison, TX8-044-02-18 | Seattle, WA1-510-21-02
Duration: Contract - 12 months (potential contract-to-hire)
Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2) Plano and Addison | $71.59/hr (W2) Seattle
Job ID: 409653

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Agile program delivery, SDLC best practices, and financial services domains and a proven ability to lead ART execution, align technology solutions to business objectives, and drive measurable outcomes across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a component of a technology portfolio within a single business unit or line of business.
• Serve as the single point of contact and escalation path between business partners and IT for complex issues and service requests.
• Translate business strategy into work programs, roadmaps, and executable backlogs across functional groups.
• Drive creation and delivery of technology solutions aligned to business needs and objectives.
• Lead Agile Release Train (ART) ceremonies including PI planning, scrum of scrums, and system demos.
• Monitor and report on delivery health, risks, dependencies, velocity, and burndown across teams.
• Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and team members on Agile practices and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate release management, scope, estimation, and stakeholder communications.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of design principles and design patterns.
• Strong background in disciplined SDLC processes.
• Understanding of financial and banking processes and domain concepts.
• Effective communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Project Manager.
• Hands-on experience working within Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in authoring BRDs, wireframes, epics, user stories, process flows, data mapping, test plans, and use cases.
• Extensive experience in a Scrum Master or RTE environment.
• Expertise in Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, burndown and velocity reporting, backlog prioritization, and retrospectives.
• Ability to partner with both business and technology stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Agile tools such as JIRA or Rally, and collaboration tools including Wiki and SharePoint for scope, estimation, status, reporting, and escalation.

Preferred Skills

• Scaled Agile experience with PI planning and multi-team coordination.
• Experience in enterprise financial platforms or regulatory initiatives.

Engagement Details

• Start window in October or November.
• Maximum of three submissions per vendor.
• Two openings total, with only one in Plano.
• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days onsite per week.
• Interview process includes one to two video rounds.
• In-person attendance and Glider ID verification are required.
• Potential contract-to-hire.
• Candidates must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Why BCforward?

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.