Sr Strategic Project Manager- #26-24762

Us Tech Solutions; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Us Tech Solutions is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead large-scale software projects from initiation to closure in Madison, WI. You will coordinate across multiple business units, manage risks, and control scope, schedule, and costs while handling vendor contracts and RFPs.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience in IT/Technology, strong MS Project proficiency, and the ability to drive cross-team collaboration during a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT/Technology Project Management experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale software projects.
• Experience managing contracts with vendors and RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, develop, administer, manage risk and close projects across multiple business units.
• Use project management methodologies to meet scope, schedule and cost objectives; manage risks.
• Manage contracts with sourcing personnel: RFPs, negotiations, contract language and finances.
• Develop and execute communication and stakeholder management plans for projects.
• Ensure training needs for project team members and users are met.
• Ensure smooth transition of deliverables at project completion and post-implementation support.
• Provide mentorship in organizational change management within program/project contexts.

Skills

IT Project Management

Risk Management

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

$80-$90 per hour

Madison, WI

Contract

Duration: 12 months

Schedule:

Must be available and work Central Time Zone business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT). Full-time dedication during core business hours is required.

Job Description:

• Responsible for the successful initiation, planning, development, administration, risk management, implementation, control, and closure of large-sized projects across multiple business units.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and utilize project management methodologies and processes for project delivery to achieve scope, schedule, and cost objectives while effectively managing risks.
• Determine specific business needs and deliverables of a project, establish and manage costs, resources, performance measurements, timeline, and project deliverables.
• Manage applicable project contracts in conjunction with sourcing personnel including preparing RFPs, evaluating responses, participating in negotiations, interpreting contract language, and handling finances.
• Develop and execute communication and stakeholder management plans related to projects.
• Ensure training needs are met for project team members and users of the project.
• Ensure operational teams are properly trained, work orders are closed, finance charges are handled, and a smooth transition of deliverables occurs upon project completion.
• Provide support and mentorship in organizational change management methodology within the context of program and project management.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of IT/Technology Project Management experience required. Prefer a candidate with ten (10) years of experience.

Skillsets :

• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale, high-dollar, multi-year software technology projects.
• Ability to identify, plan, coordinate, and drive work across multiple IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Strong risk, issue, dependency, and escalation management skills.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, consulting partners, system integrators, and contract resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project expected.

Education :

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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