Program and Project Management - Strategic Project Manager III

Lancesoft; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft seeks a Senior Strategic Project Manager III for onsite work in Madison, WI. You will lead large hydroelectric dam maintenance projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence while navigating regulatory requirements.

The role requires PMI-based project management experience, PMP/PE credentials, and a background in dam safety. This senior position emphasizes stakeholder engagement, rigorous documentation, and effective team leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong judgment to solve complex problems and implement practical solutions.
• Disciplined documentation with large project plans.
• Independent work with accountability and sound decisions.
• Clear, credible communication across technical and leadership audiences.
• Navigate regulatory stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydroelectric dam maintenance projects using PMI practices to meet scope, schedule, cost, and risk targets.
• Define business needs, deliverables, and objectives; manage plans and resources.
• Build project teams with appropriate expertise for complexity and risk.
• Manage contracts with sourcing to support delivery and compliance.
• Ensure safety, quality, and adherence to schedules and specifications.
• Lead stakeholder communications and reporting across regulators, consultants, and partners.
• Support compliance planning and regulatory reviews with proper documentation.
• Provide training and transition support for end users and project closeout.
• Mentor others in project delivery and change management.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Independent work

Decision making

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

PMP certification

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Dam Safety Engineer background

Job description

Job title: Strategic Project Manager III

Duration: 04+ Years

Contract Pay Range: $80 - $85 per hour on W2 (inclusive of all)

Location: Madison, WI

Schedule: Onsite

Job Summary

The Senior-level Project Manager is responsible for the successful initiation, planning, development, administration, risk management, implementation, control, and closeout of large projects across multiple business units through Client’s Strategic Projects organization. This role supports hydroelectric dam maintenance projects, requiring experience with FERC regulations, dam/marine construction/maintenance, and power generation, along with the ability to deliver work in a regulated environment, maintain thorough project documentation, and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead complex hydroelectric dam maintenance projects using Client’s PMI-based project management practices to deliver on scope, schedule, cost, and risk objectives. Define business needs, project deliverables, and technical objectives, then establish and manage the plans, resources, and performance measures required for successful execution. Build the right project team by aligning resource needs and technical expertise to project complexity and overall risk. Manage project contracts in partnership with sourcing to support delivery, compliance, and commercial performance. Ensure work is delivered safely, to specification, and in accordance with committed contract schedules. Lead stakeholder engagement and project communications, providing clear, timely reporting on status, risks, decisions, and progress across internal teams, regulators, consultants, contractors, and other key project stakeholders. Ensure project execution aligns with applicable FERC requirements and other regulatory guidelines by supporting compliance planning, maintaining accurate project records, and coordinating reviews, communications, and required deliverables with regulatory and business stakeholders. Ensure project teams and end users are prepared through effective training, readiness planning, and transition support. Oversee project closeout, including operational handoff, documentation, financial completion, resource transition, and sustainment readiness. Mentor others in project delivery, change management, and business consulting practices that support strategic execution. Evaluate project feasibility and business value through sound decision-benefit analysis and decision-support. Support broader business initiatives that strengthen project delivery, operational performance, and service to customers and communities.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering | Preferred

Certification Requirements

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification | Required
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Wisconsin | Preferred
Dam Safety Engineer (DSE) background | Preferred

Required Experience

9 years of project management experience leading large, complex projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Exercise strong judgment to solve complex problems and implement practical, effective solutions. Create, organize, and maintain large, complex project plans with disciplined documentation and control. Operate with a high degree of independence, accountability, and sound decision-making. Demonstrate strong leadership and team effectiveness across complex, cross-functional environments. Develop and apply meaningful performance measures that support execution, accountability, and results. Communicate with clarity and credibility across technical, operational, and leadership audiences. Use core business and project management tools effectively, including email, document, spreadsheet, and project systems. Build productive relationships and work effectively in collaborative, inclusive environments, with the ability to navigate regulatory stakeholders and lead communication across technical, operational, and external partner groups.