SaaS Modernization Program Lead — Govt IT

AiQualTest LLC; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking an experienced Implementation Manager to lead a multi-year child care systems modernization initiative with a SaaS vendor. The role focuses on strategic guidance and direct execution across planning, procurement, and implementation phases to keep IT leadership and business stakeholders aligned.

The candidate will develop roadmaps, manage vendor engagements, and oversee governance, with a requirement for strong procurement,

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating executive-level decision-making.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate modernization roadmap and implementation strategy.
• Assess current-state business needs and readiness.
• Identify risks and dependencies for executive engagement.
• Draft procurement materials (RFIs/RFPs/SOWs).
• Evaluate vendor proposals and support contract negotiations.
• Develop governance structures and escalation protocols.
• Prepare executive briefings and status reports.

Skills

Executive stakeholder facilitation

Excellent written and verbal comms

PMP or equivalent

MS Project or equivalent

Vendor management

Governance structures

Cloud platforms

SaaS procurement

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking an experienced Implementation Manager to lead a multi-year child care systems modernization initiative with a SaaS vendor. The role focuses on strategic guidance and direct execution across planning, procurement, and implementation phases to keep IT leadership and business stakeholders aligned.

The candidate will develop roadmaps, manage vendor engagements, and oversee governance, with a requirement for strong procurement,