Senior Public Health Software Implementation Project Manager

Sundial Software Corporation; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Wisconsin DHS is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large software implementations and orchestrate complex, cross-functional delivery initiatives. The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications across leadership and partner teams.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of project management experience, PMP certification and a background in public health technology projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software implementation and rollout management.
• Strong project controls with integrated planning and risk management.
• Effective stakeholder communication to leadership and affected groups.
• Proven cross-functional leadership aligning internal teams, vendors and SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Establish governance, delivery controls, escalation pathways and performance measures.
• Develop estimates and track scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks and quality.
• Prepare clear status reports and executive-level communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, data practices and service delivery.
• Coordinate internal staff, vendors, contractors, and external partners.

Skills

Software implementation

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

PMP certification

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

State of Wisconsin DHS is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large software implementations and orchestrate complex, cross-functional delivery initiatives. The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications across leadership and partner teams.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of project management experience, PMP certification and a background in public health technology projects.