W2 - Project Manager III Agile Kanban Scrum Reporting Stakeholder Analysis - Remote within WI

NOTICE Candidates that are submitted to this posting and do not meet the required qualifications restrictions or requirements will NOT be allowed to be resubmitted to future repostings of the position. False or inaccurate submissions will be reported.

WISCONSIN ONLY POSTING:
POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY (OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WISCONSIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE START DATE). Candidates that are NOT located IN WISCONSIN or NOT willing TO RELOCATE within that timeframe will NOT be considered and should not be submitted.
ALL WORK MUST BE DONE IN WISCONSIN

The client is looking for ONE (1) Project Manager III

Will close to submissions on 3/22/2024 at 4:00PM CST.

Experience leading a large multimilliondollar project with a variety of new technical components.
Demonstrated expertise in managing successful technical projects utilizing Agile framework and methodologies (Kanban Scrum etc.).
Thorough understanding of industry standard project management methodologies and reporting.
A strong ability to perform stakeholder analysis and to build strong relationships across versatile knowledge of users and technical staff.

INTERVIEW NOTES:

Phone and web based interviews will be acceptable.
However an inperson interview may be required.
Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.
MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)

Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules
Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)
Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)

Duration: 6/30/2024 with the potential to extend for an additional term(s)

This position is currently remote. However position status is subject to change.
Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense.

The DCF Technical Services Section is looking for a result oriented and adaptable individual to lead a large agency technical project. This project manager will lead the agency efforts for planning the build and the implementation of the modernization efforts of a critical programs technical infrastructure components.

This individual will work closely with the development teams technical engineers system administrators and the leadership team to initiate build test and implement new technologies. The project manager will be responsible for creating project workplans deliverables and other project artifacts to keep the timeline on track and to meet the requirements of the program and vendor. They will also work closely with the project sponsors and IT senior management to understand and prioritize project tasks solve complex technical problems and understand business objectives. They will work with the vendor and technical teams to identify alternative solutions and perform feasibility studies where needed.

The candidate should have experience working with an organizational governance body. They will regularly report status and partner with them to set project deliverables implementation timelines and to communicate any challenges or opportunities that will impact the overall project objectives.

A strong candidate will meet the requirements listed; an exceptional candidate will have proven competencies in the use of Agile methodologies for a modernization effort that includes development and infrastructure components.

List any special qualifications & years of experience:

Qualification

Desired Experience

Demonstrated expertise in Project Management competencies

15 years

Demonstrated expertise in agile framework and methodologies (Kanban Scrum etc.)

10 years

Demonstrated competence in promoting understanding and cooperation within and between organizations

15 years

Demonstrated experience in managing technical infrastructure projects

15 years

Expertise in implementation of large complicated models and processes

10 years

In depth knowledge of System development life cycle deliverables for each phase of development

10 years

Excellent oral and written communication skills

15 years

Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation

15 years

Organization project planning presentation skills (PRB management etc.)

15 years

Strong collaboration skills for a variety of technicians and stakeholders.

15 years

Strong competencies in Change Management

15 years

Strong competencies in managing scope and timelines

15 years

Strong competency and experience in Risk Management

15 years

Strong verbal communications skills with ability to clearly present information and ideas to groups

15 years