Title: Project Manager
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension for another Year)
Location: 100% REMOTE (Candidate MUST be a Wisconsin Resident, No Relocation Allowed)
Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project-oriented work efforts. Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations. Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed. Assists Program Manager(s) in partnering with senior management of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques. Manages one or more cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity. More senior role has responsibility for multiple large, complex projects with greater impact to the enterprise.
Note that most projects include multiple work streams, such as:
- Development
- Network and infrastructure implementation
- Database and other application interfaces
- Security, performance, and disaster recovery testing
Qualifications
Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is preferred but not required. Typically has 10 to 15 years of IT work experience, including 4 or more years managing projects. Experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions.
Top Skills & Years Of Experience
- Track record of successfully completing highly complex projects (5-7 years)
- Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (5-7 years)
- Critical thinking and proactive problem solving (5-7 years)
Nice To Have Skills
- Project management certification
