Certified Project Manager

Beacon Technologies, Inc; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Technologies, Inc. seeks a highly experienced Senior Project Manager IV to lead a multi-year enterprise modernization program deploying a SaaS solution.

The role focuses on strategic planning, procurement, vendor governance, and stakeholder engagement in a highly structured environment. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of senior project management experience, a PMP or equivalent certification, and a proven ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives with internal and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience leading large-scale enterprise initiatives.
• Significant experience leading technology modernization or digital transformation programs involving SaaS solutions.
• 10+ years of procurement planning experience.
• Experience managing complex technology procurements and vendor evaluations.
• Strong background in vendor selection, contract negotiations, and multi-vendor environments.
• Experience developing project artifacts including project plans, charters, status reports, risk logs, and executive communications.
• Expertise using Microsoft Project or equivalent project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Modernization Leadership: develop roadmaps, assess readiness, identify risks, and plan phased implementations.
• Procurement & Vendor Management: lead procurement planning, RFIs/RFPs/SOWs, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Governance & Stakeholder Engagement: coordinate cross-functional work, facilitate executive discussions, and prepare status reports.
• Program Development & Readiness: create artifacts, identify resources, support requirements gathering, and establish implementation frameworks.

Skills

Enterprise project management

SaaS modernization

Procurement planning

Vendor management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Program governance

Change management

Microsoft Project

Independent leadership

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager IV - Enterprise Systems Modernization

Location: Wisconsin (Remote with occasional onsite meetings as needed) - WI residency required. Must be WI resident or willing to relocate within 30 days of start date at own expense. 90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice. Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required.

Duration:

Duration: Through June 30, 2027, with potential extensions

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: Primarily remote; must be available during Central Time business hours

Employment Type:

Employment Type: Contract

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager IV to lead a large-scale enterprise technology modernization initiative involving the implementation of a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This role requires an accomplished project leader who can drive strategic planning, procurement activities, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and implementation readiness efforts for a complex, multi-year transformation program.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing enterprise modernization initiatives, coordinating diverse stakeholders, and delivering project outcomes in highly structured environments.

Required Certification:

Candidates must possess a Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) or have successfully completed a recognized project management curriculum at the time of submission.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Modernization Leadership:

• Develop and maintain modernization roadmaps, implementation strategies, and project plans.
• Assess current business processes, technology landscapes, and organizational readiness.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and critical decision points.
• Recommend phased implementation approaches and business transformation strategies.
• Support organizational change management and modernization efforts.

Procurement & Vendor Management:

• Lead procurement planning activities for technology initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate RFIs, RFPs, SOWs, and related procurement documentation.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and support contract negotiations.
• Establish vendor performance expectations, governance processes, and accountability measures.
• Manage relationships with SaaS vendors and implementation partners.

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate activities across business, technology, finance, procurement, and leadership teams.
• Facilitate executive-level discussions and decision-making processes.
• Develop governance structures, reporting frameworks, and escalation procedures.
• Prepare executive briefings, strategic recommendations, and status reports.
• Ensure alignment among stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Program Development & Readiness:

• Create and maintain project artifacts including charters, work plans, risk registers, issue logs, and status reports.
• Identify resource requirements and staffing needs.
• Support business requirements gathering and process improvement initiatives.
• Establish frameworks and structures to support successful implementation and operational transition.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of project management experience leading large-scale enterprise initiatives.
• Significant experience leading technology modernization or digital transformation programs involving SaaS solutions.
• 10+ years of procurement planning experience.
• Experience managing complex technology procurements and vendor evaluations.
• Strong background in vendor selection, contract negotiations, and multi-vendor environments.
• Experience developing project artifacts including project plans, charters, status reports, risk logs, and executive communications.
• Expertise using Microsoft Project or equivalent project management tools.
• Strong executive presentation, written communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently while leading complex cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience modernizing legacy systems to cloud-based SaaS platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, agile delivery methods, and modular procurement strategies.
• Experience working within regulated, public-sector, or large enterprise environments.
• Experience establishing governance models for enterprise transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of organizational change management principles.

Additional Information:

• Candidates must be physically located in the United States.
• Wisconsin residency is required, or candidates must be willing to relocate within 30 days of start date.
• Position is approximately 90-100% remote, though occasional onsite attendance may be required with advance notice.
• Limited after-hours or weekend support may be required during critical production events or outages.

Top Skills:

• Enterprise Technology Modernization.
• SaaS Implementation Leadership.
• Project Management (15+ Years).
• Procurement Planning (10+ Years).
• Vendor Management.
• Executive Communication.
• Strategic Planning.
• Critical Thinking.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Organizational Change Management.