Must be local to WI || Project Manager

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 Wisconsin Court 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.

Physical Demands

The position requires some physical effort. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and hand-eye-foot coordination. Physical demands can also include occasional reaching and feeling, and rare lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:

• Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices (1-3 years)
• Excellent knowledge of information technology solution tools for a variety of applications (1-3 years)
• Excellent knowledge of agile software development process and methodologies. (1-3 years)
• Experience with project management software (Asana, MS Project, Visio, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with Scrum is preferred.
• Experience managing project budgets to ensure alignment with grant funding requirements

Interview Process:

• Interviews will be ONSITE. Please ensure all submitted candidates are available to interview onsite in Madison

Onsite or Remote:

• Candidates must be CURRENT Wisconsin residents. No relocation is allowed.
• The selected hire will be expected to be onsite 80% for the first six months, and then 60% after six months.

Additional Details:

• Candidates must be able to travel throughout the State of Wisconsin with overnights. They must hold a valid Wisconsin driver's license. Mileage will be reimbursed at $0.51/mile from their normal place of work to the off-site location and return trip if personal vehicle is used. Candidates should also be insured through their supplier.

Travel Required?

• Yes- Extensive travel in Wisconsin will be required. Approximately 25-50% of this position's responsibilities will be to travel in Wisconsin and replace/repair equipment.