Project Manager II BC forward is currently seeking an initiative to take Project Manager II for Remote Location. Position Title: Project Manager II Location: Remote Anticipated Start Date: 05/28/2024. Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BC forward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 12+ Months Contract. Job Type: Contract Pay Range: $60 to Max $65/HR 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.). 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. * PMI or PMP certification preferred Must have skills: Procurement Experience - onboarding partners, contracts & POs Project Management - planning, implementing, completing projects Analytical Skills - gathering information, analyzing details, and finding meaning in it Years of Experience: 5-7 Years Benefits: 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 profession