Project Manager

Project Manager

  Not Disclosed

  Madison, WI

  4.5 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Government - State

  $55.74/hour - $60.74/hour

Job Description

The selected hire will be expected to be onsite 80% for the first six months, and then 60% after six months.

Description

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of projects related to the client’s strategic objectives designed to deliver superior technology solutions and services to the client. This role provides direction and leadership to project teams; is responsible for project initiation and planning activities; monitoring project schedules, progress, and resources; communicating with project stakeholders, management, or other relevant parties; and project closure deliverables. This position works under general supervision; may assign duties and responsibilities to staff during coordination of project work; and reports to the Deputy Chief Information Officer.

Project details: The project manager will work with a team consisting of a programmer and business process analyst to guide development of an updated interface for a public-facing court system workflow. Responsibilities will include working with court system partners and the National Center for the client to bring a grant-funded project from the business requirements gathering phase to implementation. Ideal candidate will be available to manage additional court system IT projects as needed. Skills needed include strong attention to detail; ability to collaborate successfully with a variety of stakeholders, including those with divergent perspectives; ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines; and the ability to adapt and respond to changing work situations and environments.


Time and Percentages

40% Successful delivery of enterprise projects and other initiatives that support strategic direction of court system technology. Oversight over all phases of project delivery, including: leading projects from requirements definition through deployment; monitoring project constraints, including scope, timeline, and budget; motivation of project resources by providing direction and purpose; and cross-functional collaboration and communication.

20% Assist in the development or refinement of organizational project management best practices to ensure the projects are completed on time and use client resources effectively.

20% Define, document, and communicate project status and constraints utilizing client project management software and standards.

10% Coordinate change management activities required for successful implementation and operationalization.

5% Establish and maintain relationships with project teams and relevant stakeholders.

5% Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, as required, to escalate project related issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Excellent knowledge of information technology solution tools for a variety of applications.
Excellent knowledge of change management techniques and tools.
Excellent knowledge of agile software development process and methodologies. Experience with Scrum is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to independently lead technical projects and teams.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate successfully with a variety of stakeholders, including those with divergent perspectives.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt and respond to changing work situations and environments.

Education and Experience
1 – 3 years of project management experience leading information technology implementations.
3+ years of experience in information technology or related field
Experience with project management software (Asana, MS Project, Visio, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience leading, directing, mentoring and influencing teams.

License and/or Certificates Required

PMP or similar project management certification preferred.

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:
Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices (1-3 years)
Excellent knowledge of information technology solution tools for a variety of applications (1-3 years)
Excellent knowledge of agile software development process and methodologies. (1-3 years)
Experience with project management software (Asana, MS Project, Visio, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)

Nice to Have Skills:
Experience with Scrum is preferred.
Experience managing project budgets to ensure alignment with grant funding requirements



Notes:
Candidates must be CURRENT residents. The selected hire will be expected to be onsite 80% for the first six months, and then 60% after six months.