SaaS Modernization Program Lead

Randstad USA; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Systems Modernization Implementation Manager in Madison, WI. The role provides strategic guidance and direct execution across planning, procurement, and implementation phases with a SaaS vendor.

The position requires coordinating IT leadership and stakeholders, defining scope, and developing roadmaps while leveraging governance and proven delivery structures for a successful implementation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives with a SaaS vendor.
• Experience with vendor selection, contract negotiation, and multi-vendor environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management, organizational change management, and systems implementation methodologies.
• Experience facilitating executive-level decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Project Management of Large Initiatives - 15 years.
• Procurement Planning - 10 years.
• Prepare Written Reports - 12 years.
• Strong Communication Skills - 12 years.
• MS Project or equivalent - 12 years

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Modernization Leadership: Develop and maintain modernization roadmap and implementation strategy.
• Assess current-state business needs, technology systems, and readiness for modernization.
• Identify risks and executive decision points requiring engagement.
• Recommend phased approaches for implementation and change management.

Skills

Project management

Executive stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Vendor management

Vendor negotiations

Organizational change management

Strategic planning

Governance

Decision making

Education

High School

Tools

MS Project or equivalent

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking a Systems Modernization Implementation Manager in Madison, WI. The role provides strategic guidance and direct execution across planning, procurement, and implementation phases with a SaaS vendor.

The position requires coordinating IT leadership and stakeholders, defining scope, and developing roadmaps while leveraging governance and proven delivery structures for a successful implementation.