W2 - Certified Sr Project Manager IV (Vendor management, Agile, Implementation) - Local/Remote

Description :

NOTE : onsite interviews will occur on October 2nd or 7th. Please ensure your candidates are available both dates for interviews if requested.

All candidates must be CURRENT Wisconsin residents.

The client is looking for a Certified Project Manager IV / Sr.

Will close to submissions on 9 / 24 / 2024 at 4 : 00PM CST.

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience :

• 5+ years of leading large-scale, complex projects involving numerous competing stakeholders
• 5+ years of experience managing technology (software / system / product) implementation projects
• 3+ years of experience with Agile / Hybrid project management methodology

Nice to Have Skills :

• 5+ years of experience with vendor management
• 3+ years of experience managing interconnected projects within a larger program
• Strong 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

Interview Process : First-round interviews will be onsite at the ETF offices on October 2nd or 7th. Second-round interviews will be remote via MS Teams.

Duration : 6 / 30 / 25, likely to extend

Onsite or Remote? Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation is allowed. This position can work mostly remote (within the state of WI) or in the office.

Currently, the manager may require one onsite day per month, with other dates as needed.

Full job description attached.

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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

l . Extensive experience applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex, enterprise projects.

2. Expert-level skills and experience with conflict management / resolution.

3. Advanced listening and expert documentation skills.

4. Advanced analysis skills grounded in technology, business planning, and management.

5. Demonstrated ability to identify appropriate members and develop effective teams with specific knowledge and skills needed to develop solutions and make recommendations.

6. Ability to independently identify and obtain information sources needed to perform responsibilities effectively and efficiently.

7. Extensive experience and ability at identifying key points and communicating results accurately and effectively to a broad audience.

8. Extensive knowledge of information technology planning and implementation methods and techniques.

9. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Visio, etc.).

10. Expert knowledge of project management methods, principles, tools, and techniques, including MS Visio and project management software.

l l . Ability to influence others and encouraging creative thinking to identify solutions.

12. Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and team building skills to develop and sustain effective working relationships, including facilitation and leadership skills.

13. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective contact and communication with staff and management at all levels of the organization and with external groups / individuals.

14. Expert ability to communicate business and technical concepts and information effectively to a wide range of audiences.

15. Considerable ability to work as an effective member in a team environment and to mentor more junior staff.

16. Ability to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment with minimum supervision and produce effective, acceptable results within defined time frames.

17. Ability to take the initiative to assertively represent business needs, to stand firm when necessary and to compromise when possible, to diplomatically challenge assumptions, and to make recommendations to business and technical staff at all levels of responsibility and authority throughout the organization.

18. Highly skilled in effective time management, organization, and priority-setting; high attention to detail.

19. Demonstrated ability to analyze facts and apply sound judgment in decision making.

20. Advanced skill in the use of IT Service Management (ITSM) application for Agile story and bug ticket tracking.

21. Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work force.

22. Ability to understand and comply with all ETF security standards, policies, processes, and procedures.

Pay range : $60 to $67 per hour on W2.