Sr. Project Manager

Our client is seeking applicants for a Sr Project Manager position to support a Database Update project. This position is ideal for an advanced project manager who can also excel in the role of a business analyst.

Tasks

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timeline, resources, and budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are completed on schedule.
• Monitor and track project progress, identifying and addressing risks and issues.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to review project updates and gather feedback.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational goals.
• Manage project documentation, including status reports, schedules, and risk logs.
• Foster clear communication among project team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Support change management processes to ensure smooth project transitions and adoption.
• Oversee project closure activities, including final reporting, lessons learned, and knowledge transfer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Highly analytical and self-motivated.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Committed to delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Dependable and committed.
• Highly analytical and self-motivating with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to prioritize and meet project objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences

NOTE: Candidate must be CURRENT WI resident. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED. Hybrid, on a weekly basis--DNR is currently 60% remote and 40% in the office in Madison, WI. Hybrid requirement is weekly not monthly. The contractor must start on site for a five-day orientation/onboarding. Work cannot be conducted outside the United States.

Location: Madison, WI (hybrid)

Contract: 1 year

Skills Required:

10 years of experience in the following:

• Skilled in managing complex IT projects, leading teams, supporting stakeholders, and implementing IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge and direct experience working as a business analyst/project manager in collaboration with IT professionals, such as developers and business experts to create requirements and develop technical specifications for use in developing custom applications.
• Proficient in project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall.
• Proficiency in business analysis methodologies and best practices related to business needs, investigative techniques, workflows, use cases, user stories, comparison analysis, time and cost estimates, data analysis tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and business intelligence tools for creating reports and dashboards.
• Proficiency in business analysis methodologies and tools, including data analysis, requirements gathering, and process modeling.
• Experience creating technical specifications and system designs for custom application development.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Skills Desired A plus to have:

• Familiarity with DevOps, Confluence, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools.
• Experience in government or public sector IT environments

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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