Project Manager Hybrid

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Project Manager located in Madison, WI. Our client is a government agency looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability.

Note: Candidates must be CURRENT Wisconsin residents. NO RELOCATION IS ALLOWED. The selected hire will need to be onsite for the first week for training. After that, they will need to come onsite at least 2 days each week.

Project Description:

• This role provides direction and leadership to project teams; is responsible for project initiation and planning activities; monitoring project schedules, progress, and resources; communicating with project stakeholders, management, or other relevant parties; and project closure deliverables.
• The Project Manager will lead the delivery of projects related to client’s strategic objectives designed to deliver superior technology solutions and services to the client.
• This role provides direction and leadership to project teams; is responsible for project initiation and planning activities; monitoring project schedules, progress, and resources; communicating with project stakeholders, management, or other relevant parties; and project closure deliverables.
• This position works under general supervision; may assign duties and responsibilities to staff during coordination of project work; and reports to the Deputy Chief Information Officer.

Tasks and Percentages:

40%

• Successful delivery of enterprise projects and other initiatives that support strategic direction of client’s system technology.
• Oversight over all phases of project delivery, including: leading projects from requirements definition through deployment; monitoring project constraints, including scope, timeline, and budget; motivation of project resources by providing direction and purpose; and cross-functional collaboration and communication

20%

• Assist in the development or refinement organizational project management best practices to ensure the projects are completed on time and use client’s resources effectively.

20%

• Define, document, and communicate project status and constraints utilizing client’s project management software and standards.

10%

• Coordinate change management activities required for successful implementation and operationalization.

5%

• Establish and maintain relationships with project teams and relevant stakeholders.

5%

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, as required, to escalate project related issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of information technology solution tools for a variety of applications.
• Excellent knowledge of change management techniques and tools.
• Excellent knowledge of agile software development process and methodologies. Experience with Scrum is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently lead technical projects and teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate successfully with a variety of stakeholders, including those with divergent perspectives.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing work situations and environments.

Education and Experience:

• 1 – 3 years of project management experience leading information technology implementations.
• 3 years of experience in information technology or related field
• Experience with project management software (Asana, MS Project, Visio, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience leading, directing, mentoring and influencing teams.

License and/or Certificates Required:

• PMP or similar project management certification preferred.

Discretion

• The Project Manager works under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief Information Officer.
• The individual in this position is expected to exercise a significant level of independent professional judgment in leading projects, providing performance feedback, and providing assistance in supporting technical systems critical to ensuring the ongoing functioning of the client’s System technical enterprise.

Supervisory Authority:

• This position is responsible for coaching, providing direct feedback to, scheduling, assigning, reviewing, and educating project team members, but does not have direct supervisory authority.

Work Environment:

• The position generally works indoors in an office setting with temperature controls and reasonably low noise levels.
• Occasional travel to off-site locations is required for training, meetings, and other events.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

• PM experience in software department or team – at least 3 years
• Experience working with vendors on software selection – at least 3 years
• Strong planning abilities related to projects – at least 5 years

Nice To Have:

• Experience leading a project for software selection for business team
• Experience leading a MS SharePoint development project with a contractor
• Contractor leading experience.

About MARS Solutions Group:

MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50