Certified Project Manager

Title: Certified Project Manager IV Duration: Until 6/30/2025 with possible extension Client Location: Madison, WI ( Mostly Remote) Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation is allowed. This position can work mostly remote (within the state of WI) or in the office. Currently, the manager may require one onsite day per month, with other dates as needed. NOTE: onsite interviews will occur on October 2nd or 7th. Second-round interviews will be remote via MS Teams.Please ensure your candidates are available both dates for interviews if requested. All candidates must be CURRENT Wisconsin residents. Top Required Skills & Years of Experience: - 5 years of leading large-scale, complex projects involving numerous competing stakeholders - 5 years of experience managing technology (software/system/product) implementation projects - 3 years of experience with Agile/Hybrid project management methodology Nice to Have Skills: - 5 years of experience with vendor management - 3 years of experience managing interconnected projects within a larger program - Strong 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 Additional details: 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.