Job Description
Job Description
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Hybrid Position - Jr Project Manager in Boston, MA 02116
Position Title: Jr Project Manager - Hybrid Position
Location: Boston, MA 02116
Shift Timing: Mon - Friday
Anticipated start date: 1-2 Weeks
Duration: 12 Months contract and the possibility to be extended the contract.
Pay Rate: $44.00 - $44.34 on W2
M-F Hybrid, need to be in office as needed, expected to be ~2-3 days a week
Purpose of Position / Summary:
Project Manager
Description of Services:
This position will project manage the day-to-day work to deliver the client next long-range capital plan, the Program for Mass Transportation, over an 18-month period. The person selected for this role should have some background in urban planning, public policy, or transportation, including experience working with the public, with data analysis, and technical writing. Responsibilities will include general project management; gathering feedback from the public through public meetings, popup events, surveys, etc; spreadsheet and GIS of data including land use, asset condition, cost, and public feedback data; drafting of a report, PowerPoint, and web content to summarize the results of the plan. The selected candidate will work closely with other staff in the Policy and Strategic Planning Department, who may be contributors to tasks within the plan, and will support ongoing engagement of client staff and members of the public in the planning process. We anticipate time allocations for this contractor may include: project management (50%), research and analysis (30%), public engagement (15%), and other duties (5%).
If appropriate, and subject to the applicable laws and regulations, the client will be responsible for providing Resource with access to all program files, libraries, personal computer-based systems, software packages, network systems, security systems, and hardware as required to complete this work order
Skills:
Experience developing urban planning, transportation planning, or public policy initiatives.
Experience leading or managing projects or plans.
Experience engaging with the public in public meetings, popups and other formats.
Experience presenting complex information at a high level in diverse settings
Demonstrated successful experience in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods, including GIS, excel, etc, Desired
Excellent facilitation abilities and demonstrated facilitation experience in planning, developing, leading, and managing in both large and small group. Desire
Demonstrated success with writing policy memos and presentations with recommendations based on stakeholder feedback and data analysis. Desired
Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills. Desired
Relevant work experience collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders including in complex organizations, Nice to have.
Company DescriptionAbout 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 places to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.
Company Description
About BCforward:\r\n\r\nFounded 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.\r\n\r\nBCforward 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 places to work.\r\n\r\nBCforward is an equal opportunity employer.