Position Project Manager Location Madison, WI (Hybrid (Wednesdays in office)-need local candidates only Duration 1+ year Interview Method Web-based with Camera On
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State client experience must have
NOTE: Candidate must be a current Wisconsin resident. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED. Hybrid schedule - having to come into the office every Wednesday.
Description
Our client is looking for a Project Manager who will lead the delivery of projects that are designed to find common processes and systems to be utilized. These projects are designed to create consistent and effective HR service delivery for customers and employees.
This position will work with client teams to consolidate processes and system. This position requires successful management, tracking, and reporting out on projects while working within an organization that does not have a formal program management office. This role will need to incorporate the experience of someone who has worked within all levels of an organization and who can create methods that match the needs of a wide customer base.
This role will manage the overall program, ensuring that the strategic business outcomes are what is being pursued and delivered by project implementations. This role will deliver success by leading teams and following project management methodologies.
Tasks
- Manage execution of client projects, exercising organizational, leadership, and management skills to deliver projects successfully
- Lead and facilitate functional and sometimes cross-functional teams in defining project goals, deliverables, milestones, resources, budget, and schedule
- Provide timely and accurate communications to stakeholders, including overall status, health, and business benefits tracking for projects
- Deliver key messages regarding all project initiatives within the program(s).
- Direct the communication of status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders, including senior management, on a timely basis
- Lead project teams in developing, implementing, and applying standard processes for risk management, issue management, quality assurance, project delivery, financial management, and project communications
- Forecast resourcing needs and develop/modify plans accordingly to achieve desired results
- Facilitate and contribute to continuous improvement of a standard PM methodology including, but not limited to, project execution, approval, and reporting
- Apply structured Change Management methods to projects and lead change management activities, including stakeholder assessment, communication, training/ coaching, and resistance management
- Mentor and train business team members to build consistent project delivery and change management practices
- Champion change and innovation by socializing a forward-thinking portfolio of projects and roadmap
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
- Client service mindset
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and escalate issues to relevant parties
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent presentation and organizational skills
Skills Required
- 5+ years - Project Management experience
- 3+ years - Project Program Management experience
- 3-5 years - Experience with executive level presentation creation and delivery
- 3-5 years - Ability to work cross organizationally to deliver services to Enterprise clients
- Experience working with project managers/leads to provide project management expertise and support
- Experience working in and leading an organization going through consolidation, reorganization, or merger
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience with transformations and mergers amongst business units and organizations
