IT Project Manager

IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is looking for an IT Project Manager 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. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of project management and business analysis expertise, along with strong technical and interpersonal skills. This position reports to the IT PMO Supervisor & involves utilizing IT standards, software, and tools to deliver strategic initiatives.

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-motivating with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands effectively.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to prioritize and meet project objectives.

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. 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+ years

Skills Required:

• 10 years - Experience managing large & complex IT projects, leading teams, supporting stakeholders, and implementing IT infrastructure
• 10 years - 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)
• 10 years - Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall.
• 10 years - 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.
• Experience creating technical specifications and system designs for custom application development.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and business intelligence tools for creating reports and dashboards.
• Bachelor s Degree (Please include on your resume)

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
• Local candidates preferred, not mandatory
• 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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