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1.20. Project Manager

1.20. Project Manager

Focused HR SolutionsMadison, Wisconsin, United States
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Position Overview :

  • Candidates MUST be WI residents or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense.
  • This position can work mostly remote (within the state of WI) or in the office.
  • Currently, the manager requires one onsite day per month, with other dates as needed.
  • The anticipated number of days onsite could be between 10 to 20 days a year.
  • This position is for up to 14 months with the option of extension, and the client is in Madison, WI.

Our direct client has an opening for a Project Manager.

Top Required Skills& Years of Experience :

  • 5+ years of experience managing technology (software / system / product) implementation projects.
  • 3+ years of experience with Agile project management methodology.

    • Nice to Have Skills :

  • 5+ years of experience managing large, complex projects (with numerous competing stakeholders).
  • 5+ years of experience with vendor management.
  • Understanding of SDLC (software development life cycle).
  • Ability to effectively interact with business areas (soft skills) and technology areas (technology skills).
  • PMP certification (or equivalent) is strongly preferred but not required.

    • Additional Details :

  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : management of project timeliness, quality of effort, monitoring scope, budget, resource assignment, and escalation of issues.
  • Manages and leads project teams.
  • Facilitates project meetings, elicits requirements and group collaboration, sets agendas, and provides project status reports as outlined within the communication plan.
  • Responsible for developing / coordinating the project plan, monitoring vendor delivery efforts, timelines, and milestone completion efforts.
  • Ensures continuous communication throughout the project with stakeholders.
  • Manages all aspects of the project within the defined budget.
  • Liaises with and updates progress to the portfolio owner (deputy director of OEI).
  • Works closely with the sponsor and business representatives to ensure that the project meets the identified business requirements.
  • Defines and manages user acceptances testing (UAT). Identifies user training needs and works with transition manager to coordinate user training. Integrates the transition management plan into the implementation work plan.
  • Reports on transition management activities, deliverables, and status.

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    Project Manager • Madison, Wisconsin, United States