Project Manager

MARS Solutions Group; Wisconsin; Hybride; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MARS Solutions Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex IT initiatives for a government client. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, defining scope, timelines, and budgets, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

You will work in a hybrid setup with a five‑day orientation on site and ongoing collaboration with stakeholders, developers, and business experts to translate needs into technical specifications. A strong background in PM/BA is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex IT projects with multiple resources and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to create requirements and technical specifications for custom applications.
• Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall project delivery.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving to meet project objectives.

Responsabilités

• Develop project charters, plans, and artifacts including scope, timeline, resources, and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation actions.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and gather feedback on progress and direction.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with goals; manage documentation and reporting.
• Foster clear communication among team members, stakeholders, and leadership.

Connaissances

IT project management

Business analysis

Agile Scrum Kanban

Requirements & specs

Analytical & adaptable

Outils

Jira Service Management

Azure DevOps

Confluence

SharePoint

Description du poste

MARS Solutions Group is looking for a
Project Manager. Our client is a leading state/government agency looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability.

Interview Process: via TEAMS

Note: Candidate must be CURRENT WI resident. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED. Hybrid, on a weekly basis-- 60% remote and 40% in the office. Madison, WI. Hybrid requirement is weekly not monthly. The contractor must start on site for a five-day orientation/onboarding. Work cannot be conducted outside the United States.

Top Skills (5) & Years of Experience:

• Skilled in managing complex IT projects, leading teams, supporting stakeholders, and implementing IT infrastructure. - 10 years
• Knowledge and direct experience working as a business analyst/project manager in collaboration with IT professionals, such as developers and business experts to create requirements and develop technical specifications for use in developing custom applications. (Focus on experience creating requirements and developing technical specifications). 10 years
• Proficient in project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall. - 10 years
• Proficiency in business analysis methodologies and best practices related to business needs, investigative techniques, workflows, use cases, user stories, comparison analysis, time and cost estimates, data analysis tools and techniques. 10 years
• Highly analytical and self-motivating with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities. 10 years

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will bring a blend of project management and business analysis expertise, along with strong technical and interpersonal skills.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) and tools.
• Direct experience managing large-scale IT projects involving multiple technical resources and diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in business analysis methodologies and tools, including data analysis, requirements gathering, and process modeling.
• Experience creating technical specifications and system designs for custom application development.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to prioritize and meet project objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and business intelligence tools for creating reports and dashboards.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands effectively.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with Jira Service Management, Azure DevOps, Confluence, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools.
• Experience in government or public sector IT environments.

Key Attributes:

• Highly analytical and self-motivated.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Committed to delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Dependable and committed.

Primary Tasks:

• Develop comprehensive project charters, project plans and other project artifacts to include scope, timeline, resources, and budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are completed on schedule.
• Monitor and track project progress, identifying and addressing risks and issues.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to review project updates and gather feedback.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational goals.
• Manage project documentation, including status reports, schedules, and risk logs.
• Foster clear communication among project team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Support change management processes to ensure smooth project transitions and adoption.
• Oversee project closure activities, including final reporting, lessons learned, and knowledge transfer

About MARS Solutions Group:

MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.