1.20. Project Manager

Focused HR Solutions; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and HR solutions company in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Manager to manage technology implementation projects. The role can be mostly remote within the state, with one onsite day per month. Candidates should have at least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in Agile settings. Responsibilities include managing project budget, quality, and timelines while effectively communicating with stakeholders. The position is expected to last up to 14 months with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing technology implementation projects.
• 3+ years of experience with Agile project management methodology.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timeliness, quality, budget, and resources.
• Lead project teams and facilitate project meetings.
• Develop and coordinate project plans.

Skills

Agile project management

Software/System/Product implementation

Job description

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.

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:

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

Nice to Have Skills:

• 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.

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.