Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Program ​/ 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 a Project Manager who will be responsible for managing and coordinating the development, management, and implementation of high-profile projects that support the client. An individual in this role must have a strong background in project management, including experience in running business area projects. The Project Manager will provide project management support for the Get Kids Ready program.

• Project management functions across all assigned projects, including oversight of workplans, timelines, and evaluation efforts.
• External & internal stakeholder engagement communicate project status to Department Management Teams, work groups, providers, and advocacy organizations.
• Develop automated tools to streamline internal processes and make project development and execution efforts more efficient.
• Designs, plans, and coordinates work teams. Follows standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework.
• Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with project sponsor. Creates project charter and work plan, and tracks budget and schedule progress via appropriate metrics. Establishes project organization and methodologies and defines roles and responsibilities.
• Documents risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Manages scope.
• Creates and implements a communication plan. Build an effective team, assign tasks to team members, and evaluates outcomes. Negotiates resources.
• Communicate to stakeholders and project sponsors. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers.
• Provides technical support to project team members.
• Handles complex application features and technical designs.
• Designs and implements the components required for complex application features.
• Generally, manages a group of applications systems analysts.

• The ability to think critically and problem solve are essential.
• This position requires an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as having an ability to work with minimal direction and oversight.
• Strong Communication Skills

Local candidates preferred. This position is currently remote (within the State of WI). However, position status is subject to change. Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required. Certified PMP certificate or recognized project manager curriculum is REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION.

Madison, WI (Remote from within the State of WI)

1 year

• 11 years - Project Management
• 11 years - Experience in the development of Project Artifacts (plan, charter, status reports, etc.)
• 7 years - Experience preparing written Reports
• 5 years - Experience preparing executive Briefings
• 5 years - MS Project or equivalent

• Professional Certification
• Rate depends on experience
• 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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