What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at State of Wisconsin Investment Board?
Sophisticated Work. In a Great City. Making a Difference.
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) manages more than $178 billion in assets, including those of the fully-funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). SWIB operates at a level more often seen in top-tier global asset managers than in typical public pension funds. SWIB is a home for top talent. Approximately 61 percent of SWIB’s investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders.
The City of Madison, the state capitol and home of Wisconsin’s flagship university, makes regular appearances on lists of best places to live, eat, and play. SWIB offers a modern workspace, hybrid work options, and competitive compensation and benefits.
Serving over 703,000 WRS beneficiaries, SWIB is driven by a clear mission: securing the financial future of those who serve Wisconsin. When you work at SWIB, you know your work matters.
Job Description
About the Team
SWIB’s Project Management Office (PMO) supports the entire organization, including investment management, operations, technology, data management, finance, and HR. The PMO provides structure, coordination, and support to ensure projects are planned, tracked, and delivered effectively. This role works closely with experienced project managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts across the organization.
Essential Activities
Support projects through the project life cycle: planning, execution, and monitoring activities.
Pursuant to our Hybrid Remote Work Policy, all staff have the flexibility to work remotely, but are required to have a weekly presence in our offices, the frequency of which is dependent on their distance from office. Staff are not required to reside locally; however, we offer relocation reimbursement to the Dane County area per our policy.
All SWIB employees are subject to SWIB’s Ethics Policy and Personal Trade Approvals Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have limits on personal trading. You may request copies of these policies from SWIB’s talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by SWIB’s compliance team.
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) manages more than $178 billion in assets, including those of the fully-funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). SWIB operates at a level more often seen in top-tier global asset managers than in typical public pension funds. SWIB is a home for top talent. Approximately 61 percent of SWIB’s investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders.
The City of Madison, the state capitol and home of Wisconsin’s flagship university, makes regular appearances on lists of best places to live, eat, and play. SWIB offers a modern workspace, hybrid work options, and competitive compensation and benefits.
Serving over 703,000 WRS beneficiaries, SWIB is driven by a clear mission: securing the financial future of those who serve Wisconsin. When you work at SWIB, you know your work matters.
Job Description
About the Team
SWIB’s Project Management Office (PMO) supports the entire organization, including investment management, operations, technology, data management, finance, and HR. The PMO provides structure, coordination, and support to ensure projects are planned, tracked, and delivered effectively. This role works closely with experienced project managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts across the organization.
Essential Activities
Support projects through the project life cycle: planning, execution, and monitoring activities.
- Assist in defining and documenting project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Track project tasks, milestones, dependencies, and action items.
- Help monitor project progress and escalate issues or risks as appropriate.
- Support coordination of project resources, meetings, and communications.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, status reports, and meeting materials.
- Communicate project updates clearly to team members and stakeholders under guidance of the project manager.
- Assist with organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, and working sessions.
- Support change management, training, and testing activities to help ensure successful implementation.
- Help track project budgets, timelines, and documentation to maintain discipline and transparency.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment by encouraging open communication and continuous learning.
- 2 years of experience in an investment management, financial services, or related organization.
- 2 years of experience supporting projects, initiatives, or process improvements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with different audiences.
- Comfortable working with stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
- Able to learn quickly and adapt to new tools, processes, and project methodologies.
- Exposure to investment operations, technology, data, or business process projects is preferred.
- Familiarity with modern software or system implementation projects is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of the investment lifecycle, asset classes, or investment operations is helpful but not required.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Interest in growing project management skills; project management certification or coursework is a plus.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic, collaborative mindset, and commitment to quality.
- Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarks
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Educational and training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Challenging work in a professional environment
- Hybrid work environment
Pursuant to our Hybrid Remote Work Policy, all staff have the flexibility to work remotely, but are required to have a weekly presence in our offices, the frequency of which is dependent on their distance from office. Staff are not required to reside locally; however, we offer relocation reimbursement to the Dane County area per our policy.
All SWIB employees are subject to SWIB’s Ethics Policy and Personal Trade Approvals Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have limits on personal trading. You may request copies of these policies from SWIB’s talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by SWIB’s compliance team.