Project Manager II (Hybrid)
Madison, WI
Contracted
Experienced
Job Title: Project Manager II
Location: Madison, WI
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
The Client executive program is seeking applicants for an IT Project Manager position to support Wastewater Permit Database Update project. This position requires a full-time commitment (40 hours/week) and is ideal for an advanced project manager who can also excel in the role of a business analyst.
This position reports to the client PMO Supervisor. The role involves utilizing the client standards, software, and tools to deliver strategic initiatives.
Qualifications:
Primary Tasks:
Required Skills and Experience:
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Key Attributes:
Top Skills & 10 Years of Experience:
Nice to Have:
Location: Madison, WI
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
The Client executive program is seeking applicants for an IT Project Manager position to support Wastewater Permit Database Update project. This position requires a full-time commitment (40 hours/week) and is ideal for an advanced project manager who can also excel in the role of a business analyst.
This position reports to the client PMO Supervisor. The role involves utilizing the client standards, software, and tools to deliver strategic initiatives.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will bring a blend of project management and business analysis expertise, along with strong technical and interpersonal skills.
Primary 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 changing management processes to ensure smooth project transitions and adoption.
- Oversee project closure activities, including final reporting, lessons learned, and knowledge transfer.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) and tools.
- Direct experience managing large-scale IT projects involving multiple technical resources and diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in business analysis methodologies and tools, including data analysis, requirements gathering, and process modeling.
- Experience in creating technical specifications and system designs for custom application development.
- 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.
- Knowledge of data analysis tools and business intelligence tools for creating reports and dashboards.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands effectively.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Familiarity with DevOps, Confluence, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools.
- Experience in government or public sector IT environments.
Key Attributes:
- 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.
Top Skills & 10 Years of Experience:
- 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. (Focus on experience creating requirements and developing technical specifications).
- 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.
- Highly analytical and self-motivating with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with DevOps, Confluence, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools.
- Experience in government or public sector IT environments
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