Program Manager

BCforward; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager Non-Tech for a fully remote opportunity. The role involves managing licensing for Softlines categories, supporting brand collaborations, and negotiating contracts. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in consumer products licensing and a strong business acumen.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Consumer Products Softlines licensing.
• Strong knowledge of licensing agreements and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Support licensee management for Softlines categories.
• Negotiate business proposal deal terms and manage contracts.
• Develop strategies to increase licensee revenue.

Skills

Contract Negotiations

Forecasting

Business Development

License Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

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BCForward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager Non-Tech for an opportunity in Redmond, WA

Job Title: Program Manager Non-Tech

Location: Fully Remote

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Typical Day in the Role:

• Support the rapid growth of the Minecraft Consumer Products Business.
• Day-to-day licensee management for Softlines categories in the U.S. and Canada, including apparel, accessories, footwear, and home.
• Provide support on global brand collaborations.
• May provide some support on Health & Beauty category.
• Negotiate business proposal deal terms and manage contracts.
• Help define category and brand strategy by reviewing market share and data analytics to develop strategies and business plans for key Softlines categories.
• Develop strategies to increase licensee revenue and secure new business deals.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, competitors, business opportunities, and challenges.
• Manage quarterly forecast process and contribute to annual budget planning.
• Liaise with key internal teams—Product Development, Legal, Finance, Franchise, and Marketing—through matrix management to secure approvals, ensure internal alignment, and provide timely feedback for partners.

Candidate Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.
• Pitch deck building experience, high-end fashion collaboration experience, Health and Beauty experience, and Strong License Management experience.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

• Minimum 5 years contract negotiations
• Minimum 5 years’ experience forecasting
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with new business development

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of experience in Consumer Products Softlines licensing, preferably in apparel and accessories.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with licensing agreements, negotiating deal terms, contract administration, and processes.
• Experience pitching, securing, and managing brand collaborations in fashion.
• Proficiency in creating PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports to reflect business acumen and influence decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously against deadlines.
• Understanding of the licensing landscape.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, forecasting, brand management, product development, marketing, and competitive product and retail landscapes.
• Passion for products and brand management, with successful outbound licensing experience at an entertainment studio, global consumer products company, or licensing agency.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• 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 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Business Development, Accounting/Auditing, and Consulting

Industries

• Software Development and Business Consulting and Services

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