IT Project Manager

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Corrections, located in Madison, is hiring an IT Project Manager to lead security and facility-based IT projects. The role covers video surveillance, door control, network infrastructure, body-worn cameras, drones, and access systems, with hands-on installation support and extensive travel.

Remote work is possible 100% of the time, with travel to DOC worksites as needed and collaboration with multiple agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimally qualified applicants will have experience tracking and reporting on the progress of a project.
• Experience working with security and facility-based IT systems such as network infrastructure, video surveillance, door and access control systems, body-worn cameras and drones, and building automation systems such as HVAC, water flow, and telecom systems.
• Maintaining a working relationship with vendors, site contacts, and administrators.
• Vetting, selection, promotion, and enforcement of technology standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects focused on security and facility-based systems.
• Oversee development, design, and standards for surveillance and control hardware and software.
• Travel to DOC worksites and assist project techs with on-site installations and maintenance.
• Collaborate with DOC bureaus, facilities, the Department of Administration, and vendors.

Skills

Project tracking

Vendor management

Tech standards

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin. The Division of Management Services is currently recruiting to fill an IT Project Manager (IS Technical Services CNS/ADM) position. This position will be headquartered at the DOC central office in Madison, WI.

Position Summary

As part of the FIIT (Facilities Infrastructure and Innovative Technologies) Team, this position provides leadership and direction to security and facility-based IT related projects. The primary responsibility and expertise is in the area of video surveillance, door control systems, network infrastructure management and security, body-worn cameras, drone and drone mitigation systems, key inventory systems, access control systems, and other specialized IT-integrated facility-based systems. This includes, but is not limited to: cameras, servers, networking equipment, workstations, cabling, software, and specialized equipment used in these systems. This position will oversee the development, recommendation, design, and standards for surveillance and control hardware and software. Extensive travel is incorporated in this position with site meetings, and some “hands-in” work assisting project techs with installing and maintaining these systems. This position will work closely with DOC bureaus and facilities, divisions, Department of Administration, and vendors in management of IT-integrated facility-based systems.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $104000 and $129750 per year, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 07-32. A 12 month probationary period is required.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.


• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.


• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.


• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.


• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.


• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.


• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.


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Job Details

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment.

NOTE: This position is eligible to work remotely 100% of the time. For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin will not be allowed.

NOTE: This position will be required to travel to DOC worksites as needed.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Tracking and reporting on the progress of a project.


• Working with security and facility based IT systems such as network infrastructure, video surveillance, door and access control systems, body-worn cameras and drones, and building automation systems such as HVAC, water flow, and telecom systems.


• Maintaining a working relationship with vendors, site contacts, and administrators.


• Vetting, selection, promotion, and enforcement of technology standards.

Questions & Additional Information

Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at [e-mail].

EEO Statement

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Aff... We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Deadline to Apply

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on October 12th, 2026.