Project Manager II (167108) WI LOCAL ONLY

CCI- Computer Consultants International, Inc.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources Information Technology (DNR IT) is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager in Madison, WI. This full‑time, hybrid role focuses on leading strategic agency IT projects, delivering on scope, time, and budget, while also performing business analysis in collaboration with IT professionals.

You will report to the DNR IT PMO Supervisor, develop project artifacts, manage risks, and drive seamless adoption of technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in managing complex IT projects and leading teams.
• Experience collaborating with IT professionals to translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong business analysis skills covering workflows, use cases, user stories, time and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Develop project charters, plans, and artifacts detailing scope, timeline, resources, and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-schedule task completion.
• Monitor risks, issues, and progress; address blockers proactively.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to review updates and gather feedback.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with goals.
• Maintain project documentation including status reports and risk logs.
• Support change management and oversee closure activities.

Skills

IT project management

Business analysis

Agile Scrum Kanban Waterfall

Requirements and technical specs

Stakeholder management

Tools

Jira Service Management

Azure DevOps

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

*Candidates MUST be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation is allowed.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

NICE TO HAVE:

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

The Department of Natural Resources Information Technology (DNR IT) executive program is seeking applicants for an IT Project Manager position to support strategic agency‑wide DNR IT projects. This position requires full-time commitment (40 hours/week) and is ideal for an advanced project manager who can also excel in the role of a business analyst.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of project management and business analysis

expertise, along with strong technical and interpersonal skills.

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.

This position reports to the DNR IT PMO Supervisor. The role involves utilizing DNR IT standards, software, and tools to deliver strategic initiatives.

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.

Period of Performance:

Till 6/30/27 with possibility of future annual extensions.

Location:

Madison, WI (Hybrid, on a weekly basis--DNR is currently 60% remote and 40% in the office. Madison, WI. Hybrid requirement is weekly not monthly.)

* Candidate must be CURRENT WI resident. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED.

INTERVIEW NOTES

Via Zoom/Teams however, IN PERSON interview may be requested.