Director of Project Management and BA

Experis Technology Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's client in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Director of Project Management and BA to lead strategic IT initiatives and mature PM/BA practices across the organization. The role partners with IT leadership and vendors to drive portfolio planning, project execution and reporting.

Responsibilities include developing executive dashboards, portfolio summaries and leadership reports; overseeing demand management, lifecycle processes, and stakeholder engagement to align projects with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business, project management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, business analysis, or practice leadership.
• 5+ years of experience managing project managers, business analysts, or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature the IT project management and business analysis standards across the organization.
• Manage and develop Business Analysts, Project Managers, and related project resources to ensure high performance.
• Partner with IT leadership, functional leaders, and vendor partners to support portfolio planning, project execution, and reporting.
• Oversee demand management, project lifecycle management, and stakeholder engagement to align projects with institutional priorities.
• Develop executive dashboards, portfolio summaries, and leadership reports to provide visibility into project health, risks, and ROI.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business analysis

Portfolio planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Power BI

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the educational and enterprise solutions sector, is seeking a Director of Project Management and BA to join their team. As a Director of Project Management and BA, you will be part of the Strategic Execution Department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a strategic mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Director of Project Management and BA

Location:

Milwaukee, WI

What's the Job?

• Lead and mature the IT project management and business analysis standards across the organization.
• Manage and develop Business Analysts, Project Managers, and related project resources to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Partner with IT leadership, functional leaders, and vendor partners to support portfolio planning, project execution, and reporting.
• Oversee demand management, project lifecycle management, and stakeholder engagement to align projects with institutional priorities.
• Develop executive dashboards, portfolio summaries, and leadership reports to provide visibility into project health, risks, and ROI.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, business analysis, or practice leadership.
• 5+ years of experience managing project managers, business analysts, or similar professionals.
• Strong expertise in demand management, portfolio planning, stakeholder engagement, and project lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, improve processes, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in a dynamic organization.
• Collaborate with talented professionals and senior leaders.
• Work in a supportive environment that values continuous improvement.
• Engage in meaningful projects that impact the organization’s success.
• Access to professional development and growth opportunities.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.