Certified Sr. Project Manager IV

Beacon Technologies is seeking a Certified Sr. Project Manager IV for our client partner. This individual will provide strategic guidance and direct execution during the planning, procurement, and implementation phases of a multi-year childcare systems modernization initiative with a SaaS vendor. The Implementation Manager will be responsible for ensuring IT leadership and stakeholders stay informed at all points of the transformation effort while working closely with the business area Strategic Consultant to ensure all parties involved remain aligned.

The Implementation Manager will assist in defining scope, coordinating stakeholders, developing roadmaps, managing SaaS vendor engagements, and coordinating IT resources and leveraging established governance, planning, and operational structures to ensure successful implementation.

The selected contractor will operate with a high degree of independence and will leverage existing subject matter experts, business leaders, and technology staff to advance the initiative. The contractor will be expected to directly produce work products and deliverables rather than relying on dedicated project staff. Success in this role requires both strategic management and direct execution. Project management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is required.

Wisconsin residency required. Must be WI resident or willing to relocate within 30 days of start date at own expense. 90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice. Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required.

• Significant experience leading large-scale technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives with a SaaS vendor
• Project Management (15+ years)
• Procurement Planning (10+ years)
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Critical Thinking

• Strategic Planning and Modernization Leadership
• Coordinate with the Strategic Consultant to develop and maintain an overall modernization roadmap and implementation strategy.
• Assess current-state business needs, technology systems, organizational readiness, and modernization needs.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and critical decision points requiring executive engagement.
• Recommend phased approaches for implementation, organizational change management, and business transformation.
• Procurement and Vendor Management
• Collaborate in the development of procurement strategies and supporting documentation.
• Draft and coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and related procurement materials.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and support contract negotiations.
• Advise agency leadership on vendor selection, contracting approaches, and governance structures.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for future vendors and implementation partners.
• Partner Coordination and Governance
• Coordinate activities across business, policy, finance, procurement, and technology teams.
• Facilitate executive decision-making and ensure alignment among partners and stakeholders.
• Develop governance structures, decision frameworks, reporting processes, and escalation protocols.
• Prepare executive briefings, status reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Program Development and Readiness
• Identify resource needs and recommend future staffing and contractor support models.
• Develop foundational project artifacts, including charters, workplans, risk registers, issue logs, and implementation frameworks.
• Support development of business requirements, process improvement opportunities, and future-state operating models.
• Establish structures necessary for transition from planning into implementation.

• Significant experience leading large-scale technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives with a SaaS vendor.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing complex technology procurements.
• Experience with vendor selection, contract negotiation, and multi-vendor environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management, organizational change management, and systems implementation methodologies.
• Experience facilitating executive-level decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with government program systems.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems to a SaaS platform.
• Solid understanding of cloud-based platforms, modular…