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Contract - W2
Contract - 30 day((s))
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Project Manager III (large application development
Job Details
Description:
NOTICE - Candidates that are submitted to this posting and do not meet the required qualifications, restrictions, or requirements will NOT be allowed to be resubmitted to future re-postings of the position. False or inaccurate submissions will be reported.
PMP CERTIFICATION REQUIRED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION. THE MANAGER REQUESTED A BID LIMIT OF 1 TO SEE ONLY TOP QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. THIS IS A TRUE NEW NEED.
WISCONSIN ONLY POSTING:
POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY (OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WISCONSIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE START DATE). Candidates that are NOT located IN WISCONSIN or NOT willing TO RELOCATE within that timeframe will NOT be considered and should not be submitted.
ALL WORK MUST BE DONE IN WISCONSIN
POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY (OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WISCONSIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE START DATE). Candidates that are NOT located IN WISCONSIN or NOT willing TO RELOCATE within that timeframe will NOT be considered and should not be submitted.
ALL WORK MUST BE DONE IN WISCONSIN
The client is looking for one (1) Project Manager III
Will close to submissions on 5/26/2025 at 4:00PM CST.
Top Skills:
Thorough understanding of industry standard project management methodologies and reporting (12+ years)
Strong leadership and ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
History of large application development (12+ years)
Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative attitude
INTERVIEW NOTES: PLEASE NOTE: A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to candidate's bid upon confirming the interview. Please see "DCF Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions" document in the Attachments section of this posting for details.
Phone and web based interviews will be acceptable.
However, an in--person interview may be required.
Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.
MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)
Phone and web based interviews will be acceptable.
However, an in--person interview may be required.
Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.
MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules
Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)
Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)
Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules
Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)
Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)
Duration: 6/30/2026, with the potential to extend for an additional term(s)
Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. 90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice.
Additional details:
Weekend coverage: If there is a large deployment, the PM may need to be available to support the team. This would be rare.
Detailed Job Description: (Please be specific with all job duties required by the hired candidate.)
The client is looking for a results-oriented and adaptable project manager with a collaborative attitude and experience managing complex application development.
The client is looking for a results-oriented and adaptable project manager with a collaborative attitude and experience managing complex application development.
The individual in this position will:
- Be responsible for technical and overall project management on application projects that have enterprise-wide reach.
- Develop and maintain project charters, plans, deliverables, and other project artifacts.
- Work closely with the project sponsor and IT management to understand and prioritize project tasks, solve complex technical problems, understand business objectives and problems, identify alternative solutions, and perform feasibility studies and cost/benefit analysis. Flexibility and creativity will be crucial to this collaborative role.
- Lead and develop an effective team, directing the work of multiple individuals to reach project milestones. Foster an environment of continuous improvement and team problem-solving, while documenting potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Have 12 or more years of experience leading large application development projects. Professional certification (PMP or similar - PMP preferred) is required.
List any special qualifications & years of experience:
| Qualification | Desired Experience |
| Project management | 12 years |
| In depth knowledge of system development life cycle deliverables for each phase of development | 12 years |
| Demonstrated competence in promoting understanding and cooperation within and between stakeholder groups | 12 years |
| Excellent oral and written communication skills | 12 years |
| Organization, project planning, presentation skills | 12 years |
| Requirements gathering and analysis | 8 years |
| Meeting facilitation with varying stakeholder groups | 12 years |
| Experience managing projects that involve web application development and front and backend development technologies | 8 years |
| Stakeholder coordination, communication, and analysis | 12 years |
| Strong verbal communications skills with ability to clearly present information and ideas to groups | 12 years |
| Change Management | 8 years |
| Scope Management | 12 years |
| Risk Management | 12 years |
| Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation | 8 years |
| Analytical and Problem-Solving skills | 12 years |
| Creation or facilitation of user test, system test, and user acceptance test plans | 8 years |
Please note the qualifications for this position per the contract:
Designs, plans, and coordinates work teams. Follows standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework. Understands business and technical objectives of a project, and works closely with project sponsor. Creates project charter and work plan, and tracks budget and schedule progress via appropriate metrics. Establishes project organization and methodologies, and defines roles and responsibilities. Documents risks and develops mitigation plans. Manages scope.
Designs, plans, and coordinates work teams. Follows standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework. Understands business and technical objectives of a project, and works closely with project sponsor. Creates project charter and work plan, and tracks budget and schedule progress via appropriate metrics. Establishes project organization and methodologies, and defines roles and responsibilities. Documents risks and develops mitigation plans. Manages scope.
Creates and implements a communication plan. Builds an effective team, assigns tasks to team members, and evaluates outcomes. Negotiates resources. Communicates to stakeholders and project sponsor. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers. Provides technical support to project team members. Handles complex application features and technical designs. Designs and implements the components required for complex application features. Generally manages a group of applications systems analysts. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Professional certification is highly desirable.
Project Manager capabilities with 12 or more years of experience. Capable of managing a project with up to ten (10) or more staff and/or a project with multiple subprojects.
Pay rate: $55/hr on W2.
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