IT Project Manager

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager located in Milwaukee, WI. Our client is a leading electric and natural gas utility industry 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.

Our client is urgently seeking an IT Project Manager to drive completion of their in-flight next-gen SAP time upgrade project through end of 2025 (possibly extending into early 2026). The role requires a senior-level PM capable of managing large-scale, cross-functional teams with thousands of end users impacted. Local Milwaukee candidates preferred but remote candidates considered.

Position Requirements

Must-Have Skills

• Full lifecycle project management ownership – not segmented to specific areas
• Experience managing large-scale projects with multi-million dollar budgets and thousands of end users
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for C-suite through individual contributor levels
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies (less emphasis on Scrum)
• SAP experience – particularly financial modules; CATS (timekeeping) knowledge helpful but not required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification ideal but not required; PM Book of Knowledge familiarity expected
• Longevity in past contract projects (18 months preferred)
• Achievement documentation showing completed missions and deliverables
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Project ownership: Budget management, scope control, milestone tracking, deliverable accountability
• Meeting facilitation: Lead meetings, provide post-meeting recaps and notes to stakeholders
• Risk and issue management: Identify, resolve, and escalate project-level risks to appropriate leadership
• Cross-functional coordination: Foster teamwork across multiple teams, drive resolutions, ensure adherence to project plan
• Reporting and governance: Weekly/monthly status reports and executive-level presentations
• Resource management: Coordinate with leadership for approvals on new resources, costs, and scope changes
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Focused, methodical, organized – able to tackle tasks systematically
• Driver mentality – holds team members accountable for day-to-day tasks and deliverables
• "Glue person" – keeps project cohesive, ensures forward progress and timeline adherence
• Flexible and adaptable – works effectively with multiple groups and personalities, pivots to resolve issues
• Outgoing with strong interpersonal skills – builds relationships across teams
  
  

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.