Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Sophisticated Work. In a Great City. Making a Difference.

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) manages more than $178 billion in assets, including those of the fully‑funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). SWIB operates at a level more often seen in top‑tier global asset managers than in typical public pension funds. SWIB is a home for top talent, with approximately 61 percent of its investment professionals holding CFA charter.

The City of Madison, Wisconsin’s state capitol and home of its flagship university, ranks among the best places to live, dine, and play. SWIB offers a modern workspace, hybrid work options, competitive compensation, and benefits to support our team.

Serving over 703,000 WRS beneficiaries, SWIB’s mission is to secure the financial future of those who serve Wisconsin. When you work at SWIB, your work truly matters.

SWIB’s Project Management Office (PMO) supports the entire organization—investment management, operations, technology, data management, finance, and HR. The PMO provides structure, coordination, and support to ensure projects are planned, tracked, and delivered effectively. This role works closely with experienced project managers, stakeholders, and subject‑matter experts across the organization.

• Support projects through the life cycle: planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Assist in defining and documenting project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Track project tasks, milestones, dependencies, and action items.
• Help monitor project progress and elevate issues or risks as appropriate.
• Support coordination of project resources, meetings, and communications.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, status reports, and meeting materials.
• Communicate project updates clearly to team members and stakeholders under guidance of the project manager.
• Assist with organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, and working sessions.
• Support change management, training, and testing activities to help ensure successful implementation.
• Help track project budgets, timelines, and documentation to maintain discipline and transparency.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by encouraging open communication and continuous learning.

• 2+ years of experience in an investment management, financial services, or related organization.
• 2+ years of experience supporting projects, initiatives, or process improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with different audiences.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to new tools, processes, and project methodologies.
• Exposure to investment operations, technology, data, or business process projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with modern software or system implementation projects is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of the investment lifecycle, asset classes, or investment operations is helpful but not required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Interest in growing project management skills; project management certification or coursework is a plus.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, collaborative mindset, and commitment to quality.

• Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarks.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Educational and training opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Challenging work in a professional environment.
• Hybrid work environment.

The position requires U.S. work authorization.

Pursuant to our Hybrid Remote Work Policy, all staff have the flexibility to work remotely, but must have a weekly presence in our offices. The frequency of on‑site work depends on distance from the office. Staff are not required to reside locally; however, we offer relocation reimbursement to the Dane County area per our policy.

All SWIB employees are subject to SWIB’s Ethics Policy and Personal Trade Approvals Policy. These policies restrict outside business activities and employment and contain limits on personal trading. You may request copies of these policies from SWIB’s talent acquisition team, and any questions can be answered by SWIB’s compliance team.