Local to Wisconsin Senior Project Manager​/W2

This position functions as a project manager in the Family and Economic Support Technical Services (FESTS) section supporting child support systems. Project duties will include project management/coordination, direction, guidance and consultation of multiple projects using waterfall, agile and hybrid agile methodologies. Project duties will also include PMO support tasks such as managing action items and backlog, tracking risks and issues, preparing instructions, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, preparing and managing communication plans, assisting with process improvements, tracking resource allocation, preparing status reports, managing work plans, and serving as a liaison between business and technical partners.

Candidates must have experience with mainframe and web application development for large complex systems. Requires knowledge of and experience with large complex mainframe and web application development projects that use  for web functions and COBOL, CICS and DB2, for mainframe functions. This position also requires knowledge of and experience with systems analysis and design techniques; estimates for analysis, design, programming, testing and implementation tasks;

and methods used to develop, install, and maintain large complex mainframe data information systems. This includes hands on technical experience including leading evaluation of software, functional requirements, and technical requirements This position also requires knowledge of and experience with project management techniques and automated project management tools used (such as Azure Dev/Ops (ADO) and JIRA) to create detailed project plans and support Program Management Office functions including Microsoft Office Suites.

Requires knowledge and understanding of standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework. Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works with project team and sponsor. Documents risk and develops mitigation plans. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers. Experience managing multi-year projects with state and federal reporting requirements. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the Child Support business area, prior experience with the KIDS system, and familiarity with State of Wisconsin application systems, procedures, and development standards.

Experience with creation of detailed workplans using automated tools- 15 years

Excellent oral and written communication skills- 15 years

Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation- 12 years

Application Development and Support – all phases of the systems development life cycle – supporting a CICS/DB2/COBOL/SAS/JCL Mainframe Systems- 8 years

MS Product experience (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word)- 15 years

Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing- 15 years

Experience using SQL, SPUFI, Platinum, File Manager, Debugger, QMF Tools or equivalent-10 years

Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis, and design deliverables- 15 years

Use of Changeman, CNTL-M, JIRA Service Management, or similar tracking mechanism in performing software management activities- 10 years

Knowledge and experience with child support system certification- 5 years

Experience executing and documenting the Test Deck for IV-D system Certification- 2 years

Financial and/or Case Management Child Support Enforcement:
Systems development and maintenance experience- 5 years

• Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis and design deliverables
• Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing
• Team management expertise including creation, assignment, and tracking of work tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Knowledge and experience with child support system certification
• Financial and/or Case Management Child Support Enforcement: development and maintenance experience