Program Manager V BCForward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager V for an opportunity in Redmond, WA. Position Title: Program Manager V Location: Seattle, WA. Anticipated Start Date: 05/13/2024. 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: 12 Months. Job Type: Contract Pay Range: $90-$100/hr. on W2. 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.). Job Title: Program Manager V Duration: 12 Months Location: Seattle, WA Responsibilities: * Put in place an intake process for new requests using a trackable system. * Work with the department manager and the requestors to determine and align on prioritization. * Put a robust planning process in place for organizing workflow that includes detailed planning for every phase: a) design, b) generating specs documents/drawings, c) ordering off-the shelf materials, d) internal or external build. * Manage the execution of the plans through assigning tasks, tracking, communicating, and reporting to management the progress. * Lead the effort in organizing and managing the 'systems' for part and project tracking. * Coordinate all Projects timelines. * Coordinate outsourcing of parts and services for builds when necessary. * Recommend processes to improve quality of work and efficiency. * Manage deadlines with suppliers and internal teams. * Utilize your understanding of production, prototyping, and fabrication process and the time, cost, and quality trade-offs to support the function and growth of the team. * Manage vendor on boarding and POs. * Report project status to leadership. Top 3 must-have HARD skills: * Hardware development project management experience in the last 5 years, working with cross functional team like requirement stakeholder, EE, ME, firmware engineer, etc. * Understanding of requirement, development, prototyping, and fabrication process /phases, and the schedule, cost, and quality trade-offs. * Open mindset and eager attitude to solve problems. The ability to learn, think creatively, solve problems, and work smart. * 8-10 years' experience at least a bachelor's degree, good presentation skill. Good to have skills: * Vendor onboarding and create purchase order. * Knowledgeable in use of task systems. * Budget planning experience * Prefer PMI or PMP Qualifications: * Project management experience. Certified Project Management preferred. * Highly organized and flexible to changing scope and project priority changed. * Demonstrable experience in a prior role of similar work scope and environment, * Knowledgeable in use of task systems. * An understanding of production, prototyping, and fabrication process and the time, cost, and quality trade-offs * Needs to be flexible to working hour and daily project changes. * The ability to learn, think creatively, solve problems, and work smart. Education/Experience: * Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business administration or a related field. * PMI or PMP certification preferred. 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 execut To view the full job description,