Project Manager - 2

Symphony Corp; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Symphony Corp in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Project Manager to lead a Data Warehouse, BI, and Reporting project. This role requires managing all project phases with a focus on PeopleSoft Reporting.

The ideal candidate will have over 11 years of project management experience, preferably in data warehouse and business intelligence. Candidates must be local and will need to complete an in-person interview before hiring.

Qualifications

• 11+ years Project Management Experience, managing projects from inception to implementation.
• Minimum 8+ years experience leading Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of ETL and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Warehouse, BI, and Reporting project.
• Create project charter, work plan, and track schedule progress.
• Manage project scope and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management Experience

Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence

ETL and reporting processes

MS Project

SharePoint

Excellent organization

Tools

Informatica

Business Objects

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

History & Overview: Symphony Corporation delivers information technology solutions to health systems by synchronizing clinical, financial and administrative data. Our approach merges the client’s existing expertise, infrastructure, and technology assets with Symphony’s well-tested software product development processes, specific industry knowledge, proven experience and technology expertise. The end result is rapid implementation, cost efficiencies and scalable technology applications that meet current and future business requirements. Since 1997, our thought leadership and technology solutions, including our SymphonyCare platform and S.A.F.E. methodologies, have enhanced the performance of 70 of the nation’s top 100 health systems. Our development processes have met stringent CMMi Level IV standards, making Symphony an industry leader in product development and custom application development.

Job Description

WI DOT is seeking a Project Manager to help lead a Data Warehouse, BI, and Reporting project associated with the state STAR PeopleSoft implementation.

• The candidate must have skills and experience managing Data Warehouse, BI, and Reporting related projects. Must be familiar with the tasks necessary to design and build a Data Warehouse, and associated multiple reporting needs. Must have experience managing PeopleSoft Reporting projects.
• Follows standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework. Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with project sponsor. Creates project charter, work plan, tracks schedule progress via appropriate metrics, and reports on status on a weekly basis.
• Establishes project organization and methodologies and defines roles and responsibilities. Documents risks and develops mitigation plans. Manages scope. Keeps track of project issues and their resolution. Creates and implements a communication plan. Builds an effective team, assigns tasks to team members, and evaluates outcomes. Negotiates resources.
• Communicates to stakeholders and project sponsor. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers. Provides technical support to project team members. Handles complex application features and technical designs.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Professional certification is highly desirable. Project Manager capabilities with 11 or more years of experience. Capable of managing a project with ten (10) or more staff and/or a project with multiple subprojects.

Specific Skills and Job Requirements:

• 11+ years Project Management Experience, responsible for managing projects from inception to implementation
• Minimum 8+ year’s experience leading Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence projects
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence concepts
• Demonstrated understanding of ETL and reporting processes as they relate to project delivery, e.g. Informatica, Business Objects
• Demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft Reporting options and report development processes
• Knowledge and understanding of the SDLC
• 11+ year’s experience with Waterfall & Agile project methodologies
• Experience managing priorities
• 11+ year’s experience creating detailed project schedules, and managing to them
• 11+ year’s experience using MS Project, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio

Qualifications

Qualification Rating
Must Have
Administration - Business Analysis:
Gather and document requirements * 11 Yrs.
Administration - Business Writing:
Prepare written reports * 11 Yrs.
Administration - Project Management:
Change management * 11 Yrs.
Experience assembling and managing large teams * 11 Yrs.
Experienced project manager or leader * 11 Yrs.
Management of large projects * 11 Yrs.
Progress tracking * 11 Yrs.
Project Management/Planning: Experience with creation of detailed workplans using automated tools, p * 11 Yrs.
Project plan development * 11 Yrs.
Project proposals or charter development * 11 Yrs.
Resource planning and management * 11 Yrs.
Scope management * 11 Yrs.
Strong verbal communications skills with ability to clearly present information and ideas to groups * Yes
General Competencies
Excellent organization, analytical, and communication skills *
Information Technology - Applications
Knowledge of Financial accounting systems. * 8 Yrs.

Additional Information

• LOCAL CANDIDATES REQUIRED
• An in person interview will be required before a final hire is made