Project Execution - Project Manager - Advanced

Compensation

$70.00 - $70.00 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Duration: Contract - 6 months

Pay Range: $70/hr (W2)

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 Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project task estimation, resource scheduling, risk and issue management, and stakeholder management and a proven ability to deliver projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies while managing scope, schedule, budget, and benefits.

Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end project planning and execution across Waterfall and Agile frameworks.

Develop detailed work breakdown structures and determine critical path to manage timelines and dependencies.

Estimate tasks and resources, build schedules, and optimize allocation to meet delivery targets.

Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues with clear action plans and ownership.

Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate decisions through structured communications.

Oversee budget and financials, including business case development, forecasting, and benefits realization tracking.

Prepare and deliver concise executive communications and status reports for senior management.

Coordinate across teams within the same organization and enable resource sharing across related projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proficiency in project planning tools and techniques, including WBS and critical path method.

Demonstrated capability in risk and issue management with measurable outcomes.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a focus on mitigation strategies.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, including executive reporting.

Experience managing budgets, financial forecasts, and benefits realization with solid business case development.

5+ years of project management experience delivering complex initiatives.

Preferred Skills:

Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications.

Experience operating in hybrid delivery models across multiple concurrent projects.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

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.

About 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.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

wEUMUM8OV82Q-3297