Net Zero Program Manager

Job Title: Net Zero Program Manager

Location: Remote

Duration: Contract - 8 months

Pay Range: $71/hr $76/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407952

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

Net Zero team drives sustainability strategy and programs across the company and with partners. The Net Zero Data Foundations team is hiring a Program Manager on a contingent basis to cover a team lead's leave. During this period, this role will support senior technical and strategic leads with program management, coordination, analytics, and reporting. The role requires 5+ years of experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, experience working with large datasets and analytics, and the ability to communicate status and insights to technical and non-technical audiences. Familiarity with corporate greenhouse gas accounting and emissions forecasting is required. This is a full-time position during the contract term.

Responsibilities:

• Drive day-to-day execution across pod workstreams, including GHG inventory, emissions forecasting, measurement, and supplier emissions, while tracking milestones, dependencies, and risks.


• Develop and maintain program management artifacts such as roadmaps, trackers, status reports, and executive-ready updates for leadership and cross-functional forums.


• Support preparation for and facilitation of team meetings and cross-functional syncs, including agendas, decision logs, action items, and follow-through to closure.


• Support monthly and quarterly reporting cadences, including execution updates, executive meeting preparation, and deck creation using established templates and inputs.


• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to keep data and process flows moving from data sources through to disclosures.


• Contribute to triage and response of incoming research, data, and analytical requests.


• Track progress against targets and benchmark performance against internal KPIs and stakeholder expectations.


• Support lightweight data pulls, QA, and validation to keep reporting and analysis on schedule.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• BA or BS in social sciences, physical sciences, math, engineering, accounting, statistics, business, environment, or a sustainability-focused field.


• 5+ years in program management, business operations, or project coordination, ideally with technical or data-oriented teams.


• Familiarity with corporate GHG emissions accounting concepts, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, and with emissions forecasting or scenario modeling.


• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to self-manage complex delivery in a matrixed environment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting data and insights to varied audiences and creating graphics for leadership presentations.


• High proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel and slide creation, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and charts.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.


• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with comfort navigating ambiguity.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of current practices and trends in GHG emissions and broader sustainability reporting.


• Experience using data access tools and building visualizations from large datasets and multiple data sources, particularly with Tableau and Excel.


• Experience with a scripting or query language such as SQL or Python sufficient to run or QA basic data pulls.


• Familiarity with external reporting standards such as CDP, ISSB, GRI, TCFD, and SASB.


• Experience working in large, matrixed organizations and coordinating across cross-functional partners.

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.

Additional Information

CSU: Shortlisting will be conducted on 8/7. Please note there is a 35 total submission limit for the request. - 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM.

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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