Senior Technical Project Manager / Program Manager

Job Title: Senior Technical Project Manager / Program Manager

Location: New York, NY (Onsite 3 days per week)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $71.59/hr (W2)

Job ID: 374331

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 an experienced Application Programmer III to support the design and buildout of a global Generative AI (GenAI) platform for Global Markets. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in AI/ML platform integration, cross-team software delivery, and project coordination within agile environments, and a proven ability to deliver scoped outcomes on schedule and budget while enforcing enterprise standards.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage GenAI platform work to scope, schedule, and budget with measurable outcomes and ROI.
• Create and maintain integrated project plans, dependencies, risks, and resource needs across Technology, Sales and Trading, QSDG, Research, and Operations.
• Identify, track, and mitigate issues and risks. Manage change requests and communicate impact.
• Facilitate communication between delivery teams and business stakeholders. Host status meetings and publish periodic updates.
• Produce status, board, compliance, and regulatory reports for program transparency.
• Enforce bank policies and standards for release and project governance, including change management lifecycle and Permit to Operate.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with AI/ML platform capabilities and inter-system dependencies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication for technical and business audiences.
• Proven delivery across multiple organizations, disciplines, locations, and time zones.
• Skilled in negotiation, expectation-setting, and delivering difficult messages.
• Experience managing budgets for cross-team software initiatives of at least $5M/year using agile methods.

Preferred Skills:

• Software implementation experience with multi-tier and microservices platforms.
• Experience with bank change management processes and tools (e.g., CECE, Google Cloud Platform AR, Release Manager, PPRT).
• Project management certifications such as ACP or PMP.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in similar roles with cross-functional delivery.
• 5+ years managing cross-team initiatives of $5M/year or more.
• 3+ years in financial services with exposure to Global Markets Sales and Trading.
• Higher education in an IT field or equivalent experience.

Additional Information:

• Start: ASAP.
• Work Location Code: NY1-540-08-01.
• Glider: Candidate ID Verification required.
• Resume must include current location and intended on-site availability.

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 . Include your current location and confirmation of 3-day onsite availability in New York, NY.