Project Manager

BCforward; United States; Remote; USD 69,871 - 83,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k

Major medical and dental insurance

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a remote role. This contract position requires excellent communication and leadership skills, with responsibilities including project coordination, managing technical activities, and client interactions. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in business administration and a strong knowledge of production processes and communication tools. The pay range is $50.72 to $60.58 per hour, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is required.
• Strong leadership skills necessary to provide support and constructive feedback.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with detailed plans and direct integration of technical activities.
• Present proposals and findings to clients effectively.
• Recruit, assign, and evaluate employee work.
• Analyze technology and resource needs to assess project feasibility.
• Confer with management and staff to discuss project specifications.
• Review and approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Strong ability to work independently

Strong leadership skills

Strong knowledge of production processes

Strong knowledge of business principles

Strong knowledge of software tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

Job description

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager for a remote role.

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Expected Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Contract – [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $50.72/hr.-$60.58/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.).

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 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.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Strong 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.

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 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.

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