Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Systems Analyst

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within
the teams of the world’s leading companies to help them build innovative
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employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting-edge
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small, Halo Group knows that by combining the highest quality talent with our
unwavering support, we will become an invaluable extension of the team. Halo
Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all
areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality
assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics.

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Title: Project Manager

Location: Madison, WI

Contract

Job Description:

Summary:

This role is responsible for managing projects associated with implementing Ecommerce, Web Content Management or Marketing Automation platform solutions on behalf of Layer One Media. This position collaborates closely with the business and IT teams from both Layer One Media and Layer One Media clients. Projects not only include managing the implementation related to websites hosted within these platforms, but integrations between the platforms and other systems.

Scope:

• This position will initially manage ecommerce platform projects; however, web content management, marketing automation, and other project work will be assigned to fill out the project manager's schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate internal resources and client resources for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop effective, detailed project plans and manage resources to tasks while tracking progress.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders in partnership with Layer One Media practice leads and account managers.
• Perform issue tracking and risk management, including coordinating risk mitigation plans.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Participate in quality assurance plan creation, testing, and creating associated documentation.
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation is created and maintained by team members (i.e., specs).
• Manage within hybrid waterfall and agile models.
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of planning, status, workshop, and design sessions.
• Identify cross-functional impacts and communicate effectively with the team. Challenge points of view and actively participate in exploring risk mitigation and issue resolution opportunities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS Degree in Computer Science, MIS, engineering, or PMP-Certification is required. Equivalent IT Project Management experience will be considered.
• Typically, 10 years of relative IT experience with at least 5 years of managerial experience.
• Experience with waterfall and agile project management approaches is required.
• Experience managing mid and large size projects from $250K to over $2M spanning 3-12-month time frames is required.
• Experience with digital, website, web content management, and ecommerce projects is highly desired.
• Sitecore software or Insite Software experience is desired but not mandatory.
• Experience with Microsoft Team Foundation Services (TFS) is desired.
• Some periodic, short-term travel may be required for some client meetings (day or two). However, most work will be performed at the Layer One Media location.

Competency Requirements:

• Planning and Organizational skills: solid project and resource management skills. Ability to lead business and technical…