Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Change Management

Added Oct 22, 2026 Project Manager (46497) Madison, WI | Full-time

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Codeworks, an LRS company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex software implementation and deployment initiatives for a large Wisconsin-based organization. This contract role is ideal for a senior project manager with extensive experience leading enterprise software rollouts, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, and driving successful implementation through operational transition.

Location:

100% Remote within Wisconsin

Candidates must be current Wisconsin residents. No relocation is permitted. Initial onsite reporting may be required on Day 1.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale software implementation and rollout projects through execution, deployment, and operational transition.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Establish project governance structures, escalation paths, performance measures, and reporting processes.
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, and executive communications.
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Support implementation readiness, testing, deployment planning, communications, and transition-to-operations activities.
• Prepare status reports, executive presentations, recommendations, and decision materials.
• Assist with organizational process improvements, standards development, and operational efficiencies.
• Support projects requiring compliance, security, privacy, accessibility, and regulatory considerations.
• Manage vendor performance, deliverables, schedules, service levels, and contractual commitments.
• Mentor project team members and promote project management best practices.

• 10+ years of experience managing complex IT projects.
• 10+ years of experience leading software implementation and rollout initiatives.
• 10+ years of experience in project planning, dependency management, risk management, issue resolution, and status reporting.
• 10+ years of experience coordinating technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and subject matter experts.
• Strong experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience working as a Business Analyst and Project Manager in technology environments.
• Experience gathering requirements and developing technical specifications for custom application development.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Experience supporting complex, cross-functional enterprise initiatives.

• Experience with organizational change management, training coordination, adoption planning, and communications strategies.
• Experience managing vendor-delivered software implementations.
• Experience with in government or public-sector environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a related field.

Codeworks, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer.…