Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Position Overview:

• Candidates MUST be WI residents or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense.
• This position can work mostly remote (within the state of WI) or in the office.
• Currently, the manager requires one onsite day per month, with other dates as needed.
• The anticipated number of days onsite could be between 10 to 20 days a year.
• This position is for up to 14 months with the option of extension, and the client is in Madison, WI.

Our direct client has an opening for a Project Manager.

• 5+ years of experience managing technology (software/system/product) implementation projects.
• 3+ years of experience with Agile project management methodology.

• 5+ years of experience managing large, complex projects (with numerous competing stakeholders).
• 5+ years of experience with vendor management.
• Understanding of SDLC (software development life cycle).
• Ability to effectively interact with business areas (soft skills) and technology areas (technology skills).
• PMP certification (or equivalent) is strongly preferred but not required.

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: management of project timeliness, quality of effort, monitoring scope, budget, resource assignment, and escalation of issues.
• Manages and leads project teams.
• Facilitates project meetings, elicits requirements and group collaboration, sets agendas, and provides project status reports as outlined within the communication plan.
• Responsible for developing/coordinating the project plan, monitoring vendor delivery efforts, timelines, and milestone completion efforts.
• Ensures continuous communication throughout the project with stakeholders.
• Manages all aspects of the project within the defined budget.
• Liaises with and updates progress to the portfolio owner (deputy director of OEI).
• Works closely with the sponsor and business representatives to ensure that the project meets the identified business requirements.
• Defines and manages user acceptances testing (UAT). Identifies user training needs and works with transition manager to coordinate user training. Integrates the transition management plan into the implementation work plan.
• Reports on transition management activities, deliverables, and status.