Certified Project Manager

Added Oct 27, 2026 Certified Project Manager (46510) Remote, Remote | Full-time Apply

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Codeworks, an LRS company, is seeking a Project Manage r to lead the planning, procurement, and implementation of a large-scale SaaS modernization initiative. This contract role is ideal for a senior project management leader with extensive experience managing technology transformations, SaaS implementations, vendor engagements, and executive-level stakeholder communications.

Location:

Wisconsin (90-100% Remote)
Candidates must be current Wisconsin residents or willing to relocate to Wisconsin within 30 days of start at their own expense.

• Lead planning, procurement, and implementation activities for a large-scale SaaS modernization initiative.
• Develop and maintain modernization roadmaps, implementation strategies, project plans, and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate business, technology, finance, procurement, and executive stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage SaaS vendor relationships, implementation planning, and performance expectations.
• Develop RFIs, RFPs, SOWs, procurement documentation, and vendor evaluation materials.
• Facilitate executive decision-making through status reporting, recommendations, risk assessments, and briefings.
• Establish project governance, reporting processes, escalation procedures, and accountability frameworks.
• Develop project artifacts including project charters, workplans, risk registers, issue logs, and implementation frameworks.
• Identify program risks, dependencies, resource needs, and organizational readiness requirements.
• Support business process improvements, future-state operating models, and organizational change initiatives.
• Coordinate implementation readiness, operational transition, and adoption activities.
• Ensure alignment between stakeholders, leadership teams, vendors, and implementation partners.

• 15+ years of project management experience leading large-scale technology initiatives.
• Significant experience leading enterprise technology modernization or digital transformation projects involving SaaS vendors.
• 10+ years of procurement planning experience.
• Experience developing and managing complex technology procurements.
• Experience with vendor selection, contract negotiations, and multi-vendor environments.
• Strong knowledge of software implementation, deployment planning, testing, readiness activities, and operational transitions.
• Experience developing and maintaining project artifacts including:
  • Project Plans
  • Project Charters
  • Status Reports
  • Risk Registers
  • Executive Briefings
• Strong project controls experience including dependency management, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and integrated planning.
• Experience facilitating executive-level decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management tools.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates must reside in Wisconsin

• Experience with organizational change management, communications planning, training coordination, and user adoption activities.
• Experience with government or public-sector technology programs.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems to SaaS platforms.
• Experience coordinating work between internal teams and SaaS vendors.
• Understanding of cloud platforms, Agile delivery methodologies, and modular procurement strategies.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a related field.

The base range for this contract position is $50.00 -$75.00 per hour, depending on experience. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires across all U.S. locations. Individual compensation is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Codeworks, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.

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