Program Manager Project Manager Jobs in Reston, VA

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager / Program Manager for a job opportunity located in Washington, DC 20005

Position Title: Project Manager / Program Manager

Location: Washington, DC 20005

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. 

Duration: 12 months, with potential extension and possible path to FTE

Payrate : $48.00 to $49.00  per hour on 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 

Job Description

• We are seeking a Program Manager (Intermediate) to join our dynamic team.
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience in coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects and synthesizing analytical insights for executives and a proven ability to deliver project outcomes by creating and executing plans, managing day-to-day operations, and adapting to changing requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Create and execute project plans, revising as needed to meet changing requirements.
• Identify resources, assign responsibilities, and manage day-to-day project operations.
• Coordinate stakeholders across public and private sector settings and ensure clear communication.
• Produce regular executive summaries that distill complex analytical findings into actionable insights.
• Support strategy development through research, analysis, and structured problem solving.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, synthesis, and project delivery.
• Plan, schedule, and participate in meetings; drive agendas, decisions, and follow-ups.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in project planning, resource management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong analytical skills with experience producing concise executive summaries.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with ability to work across senior stakeholder groups.
• 3-6 years of relevant program or project management experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with senior stakeholders in both public and private sector environments.
• Background spanning startup and large enterprise organizations.

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 professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years.  Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.  BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.  To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum.  As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information.  BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.  This posting is not an offer of employment.  All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position.  Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.