Program Manager

BCforward is seeking a Program Manager to work onsite in Indianapolis, IN

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN onsite

Job Description

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in leading complex, multi-workstream programs across business and technology domains and a proven ability to align initiatives to strategy, manage risk and dependencies, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Align program objectives with client strategy and define measurable outcomes and success criteria.

Establish governance, decision rights, and escalation paths; run steering routines and leadership updates.

Select and adapt delivery approaches (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) based on context and readiness.

Manage scope, schedule, quality baselines, and change to ensure benefits realization.

Partner with Agile teams on backlog management, PI/Sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Use tools and automation to drive data-driven insights that improve predictability and throughput.

Foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and team empowerment.

Proactively manage risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies with clear accountability.

Conduct scenario planning, risk-adjusted forecasting, and contingency strategies.

Build trusted relationships across client organizations and tailor communications to leadership audiences.

Lead cross-functional teams with clarity and accountability, coach project managers and scrum masters.

Leverage MS Project/Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence/SharePoint, and analytics to inform decisions; apply AI and automation where appropriate.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proficiency with MS Project or Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence/SharePoint, and Microsoft 365.

Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and influence without direct authority.

Expertise in program governance, financial controls, benefits realization, and organizational change.

Hands-on Agile delivery experience; familiarity with scaling frameworks such as SAFe.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into insights.

Experience managing complex programs across business and technology domains.

Preferred Skills:

Experience applying AI and automation to program management workflows.

Prior work in hybrid delivery environments and executive-ready reporting.

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 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.