Certified Project Manager III

Role: Certified Project Manager III

Location: Madison, WI – Remote

Duration: 4 Months with extension possibility

Interview: MS-Teams/Webex/Video

Project Details:

The Department has identified a need for two Certified Project Managers who will be responsible for managing and coordinating the development, management, and implementation of high-profile projects that support the Agency services provided to children and families. 

These positions require an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as having an ability to work with minimal direction and oversight.  Individuals in this role must carry project management certification and have a strong background in project management, including experience in running business area projects.   The ability to think critically and solve problems is essential.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•           Project management functions across all assigned projects, including oversight of workplans, timelines, and evaluation efforts.

• External & internal stakeholder engagement – communicate project status to Department Management Teams, workgroups, providers, and advocacy organizations.

•            Develop automated tools to streamline internal processes and make project development and execution efforts more efficient.

Will provide project management support for the Preschool Development Grant: overseeing and tracking status of budget, grant deliverables, and working with internal and external stakeholders. 

Qualification                                            Minimum Experience

Project Management                                               10

Development of Project Artifacts (plan, charter, status reports, etc.)           10

Prepare Written Reports                                          7

Strong Communication Skills                                   7

Prepare Executive Briefings                                     5

MS Project or equivalent                                         5

Development of Project Artifacts (plan, charter, status reports, etc.)

Prepare Written Reports

Prepare Executive Briefings

MS Project or equivalent

Top skills required for the position:

• Project Management (10+ years)

• Written and Verbal Communication

• Critical Thinking

•          Certified PMP certificate or recognized project manager curriculum is REQUIRED.  Candidate will be required to provide certificate at time of submission to posting.

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 Agency Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions document in the Attachments section of this posting for details.

•     An in-person interview may be required before a final hire is made.  The hiring manager has discretion to allow phone or video interviews at any point during the process.

• 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.)

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

• via Zoom/Teams

IMPORTANT NOTES:

•   Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States.  International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.

• Candidate must follow ALL Agency 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.)