Technical Program Manager III (AI/Python)

Job Title: Technical Program Manager III (AI/Python)

Location: Bellevue, WA - Hybrid 3 Days onsite

Duration: Contract - 5 months

Pay Range: $91/hr $95/hr (W2)

Job ID: 374594

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 Technical Program Manager (TPM) III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in program-level strategic planning, software development lifecycle, and cross-functional delivery and a proven ability to deliver complex programs within scope, quality, time, and budget while managing risk and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver programs within scope, quality, time, and budget under moderate risk conditions.
• Lead program-level strategic planning and partner with executive leadership to drive outcomes.
• Resolve complex issues, communicate clearly, and foster effective team dynamics.
• Manage internal exempt, matrixed employees, and contractors to deliver systems and enhancements.
• Oversee scope definition, requirements, estimates, schedules, budgets, status, issues, risks, contingency plans, and stakeholder communications.
• Track and maintain progress reports across projects with timely follow-ups to ensure accountability.
• Escalate unresolved delays or blockers to appropriate teams or leadership to maintain momentum.
• Develop and manage detailed launch plans, track bugs and feedback, and drive closure with cross-functional partners.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years across software/technical roles and technical program management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proven delivery of complex programs with multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and review code in Python and JavaScript; familiarity with architecture and design.
• Experience delivering technology and business applications in large-scale, multi-platform environments.
• Hands-on experience with the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to operate with flexibility and sound judgment in changing environments and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to learn business processes quickly and collaborate across organizational levels.
• Strong risk assessment and application of management principles to technology products and business functions.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude and ability to leverage them in delivery workflows.
• 10+ years of total relevant experience.

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.

Compliance Notice

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position, including adherence to company policies, sound judgment, effective stress management, safe and respectful collaboration, trustworthiness, meeting client expectations and standards, and safeguarding business operations and company reputation.

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.

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