Project Manager II - N/A

Novalink Solutions LLC; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager II to join the DNR IT Project and Portfolio Management Section. This full-time contractor role provides services to support agency-wide DNR IT projects, blending project management with business analysis in a dynamic government-facing environment.

Ideal candidates are highly analytical, self-motivated team players, capable of guiding cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and adapting to changing priorities while delivering

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of agile, scrum, kanban, waterfall PM methodologies and tools.
• Experience managing large IT projects with multiple resources and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in business analysis, requirements gathering, and process modeling.
• Excellent communication, with the ability to tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience creating technical specifications and system designs for custom solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop project charters, plans and artifacts covering scope, timeline, resources, and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure task completion.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and issues, and address them.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to review updates and gather feedback.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with goals.
• Manage project documentation, schedules and risk logs.
• Foster clear communication among team, stakeholders and leadership.
• Support change management processes and knowledge transfer.
• Oversee project closure activities and lessons learned.

Skills

Advanced PM methodologies

Stakeholder coordination

Business analysis

Technical specifications

Communication skills

Data analysis / BI tools

Tools

Jira Service Management

Azure DevOps

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Job Type: FT Contract

Job Description

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-motivated 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

Interview details: via TEAMS

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

Onsite or Remote? Candidate must be CURRENT WI resident. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED. Hybrid, on a weekly basis--DNR is currently 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.

Advanced level Project Manager II to work as a Project Manager for the DNR IT Project and Portfolio Management Section providing services to support strategic agency-wide DNR IT projects. Ideal for an advanced project manager who can also excel in the role of a business analyst. Position requires an individual who is highly analytical and self-motivated. Individual should be a team player with strong collaboration skills who is flexible and adaptable to change.

• DNR Security Check and Finger Print may be required for this position. CJIS background check: The contractor may be required to undergo state and national fingerprint-based criminal history checks.
• Work hours are during business hours between 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Must have reliable internet provided at own expense for working remotely.
• State holidays are not paid unless part of work agreement. No overtime and no weekend differential.
• At the end of the contract, the equipment must be returned. If it cannot be dropped off in person or if DNR Equipment is damaged during the contract, replacement and shipping is done at supplier’s expense.

Full job description attached.

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Skilled in managing complex IT projects, leading teams, supporting stakeholders, and implementing IT infrastructure. - 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

Preferred Skills

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