Senior IT Project Manager - Workday Finance & ERP Initiatives

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an IT Project Manager II (MSN) to lead complex IT initiatives within the WEST program. The role focuses on vendor management, planning, and delivering projects aligned with Finance, HR, and Research Administration needs.

Collaboration with Finance and Research leaders is essential for successful outcomes. The position emphasizes governance, stakeholder engagement, and driving measurable value through careful planning, risk management, and process

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT projects with complex vendor partnerships.
• Strong communication with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop and manage project plans, risks, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates vendor workflows for complex projects.
• Drafts and delivers project status communications and reports.
• Serves as main client contact for multi-unit projects.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to align goals with priorities.
• Fosters a respectful, inclusive, and safe team environment.
• Provides advanced technical and analytical guidance to project teams.

Skills

Vendor management

Project planning

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an IT Project Manager II (MSN) to lead complex IT initiatives within the WEST program. The role focuses on vendor management, planning, and delivering projects aligned with Finance, HR, and Research Administration needs.

Collaboration with Finance and Research leaders is essential for successful outcomes. The position emphasizes governance, stakeholder engagement, and driving measurable value through careful planning, risk management, and process