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

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Client Name Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF)

Requisition 155484

Location Madison, WI (Remote form within the State of WI)

Duration 1 year

Due Date 02/25/2026

C2C Possible $54 to $60 C2C. Rate depends on experience

Interview Method Zoom/Teams

NOTE:
Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Local candidates preferred. This position is currently remote (within the State of WI). However, position status is subject to change. Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required. Certified PMP certificate or recognized project manager curriculum is REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION.We

can accept H1b, H4, TN and other valid work visas for IT. However we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

Our client is looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for managing and coordinating the development, management, and implementation of high-profile projects that support the client. An individual in this role must have a strong background in project management, including experience in running business area projects. The Project Manager will provide project management support for the Get Kids Ready program.

Tasks

• Project management functions across all assigned projects, including oversight of workplans, timelines, and evaluation efforts.
• External & internal stakeholder engagement - communicate project status to Department Management Teams, work groups, providers, and advocacy organizations.
• Develop automated tools to streamline internal processes and make project development and execution efforts more efficient.
• Designs, plans, and coordinates work teams. Follows standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework.
• Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with project sponsor. Creates project charter and work plan, and tracks budget and schedule progress via appropriate metrics. Establishes project organization and methodologies and defines roles and responsibilities.
• Documents risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Manages scope.
• Creates and implements a communication plan. Build an effective team, assign tasks to team members, and evaluates outcomes. Negotiates resources.
• Communicate to stakeholders and project sponsors. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers.
• Provides technical support to project team members.
• Handles complex application features and technical designs.
• Designs and implements the components required for complex application features.
• Generally, manages a group of applications systems analysts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• The ability to think critically and problem solve are essential.
• This position requires an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as having an ability to work with minimal direction and oversight.
• Strong Communication Skills

• 11 years - Project Management
• 11 years - Experience in the development of Project Artifacts (plan, charter, status reports, etc.)
• 7 years - Experience preparing written Reports
• 5 years - Experience preparing executive Briefings