W2 - (2) - Certified Project Manager IV/Sr. (leading large-scale, complex projects) - Remote/Local
W2 - (2) - Certified Project Manager IV/Sr. (leading large-scale, complex projects) - Remote/Local
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Description:
The client is looking for 2 (two) Certified Project Manager IV/Sr.
Will close to submissions on 8/27/2025 at 4:00PM CST.
Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:
- 10 years of leading large-scale complex projects involving numerous competing stakeholders
- 5 years of experience managing technology (software/system/product) implementation projects
- 5 years of experience with Agile/Hybrid project management methodology
Nice to Have Skills:
- 5 years of experience with vendor management
- 3 years of experience managing interconnected projects within a larger program
- Strong understanding of SDLC (software development life cycle)
- Ability to effectively interact with business areas (soft skills) and technology areas (technology skills)
- PMP certification (or equivalent) is strongly preferred but not required
Interview Process: First-round interviews will via Teams. Second-round interviews may be ONSITE at the ETF offices. PLEASE NOTE: A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to the interview page in order to accept an interview request. Please see ETF Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions document in the Attachments section of this posting for details.
Duration: 6/30/26 likely to extend
Onsite or Remote Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. No relocation is allowed. This position can work mostly remote (within the state of WI) or in the office. Currently the manager may require one onsite day per month with other dates as needed.
Full job description attached.
Additional details:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: management of project timeliness quality of effort monitoring scope budget resource assignment and escalation of issues. Manages and leads project teams. Facilitates project meetings elicits requirements and group collaboration sets agendas and provides project status reports as outlined within the communication plan. Responsible for developing/coordinating the project plan monitoring vendor delivery efforts timelines and milestone completion efforts. Ensures continuous communication throughout the project with stakeholders. Manages all aspects of the project within the defined budget. Liaises with and updates progress to the portfolio owner (deputy director of OEI). Works closely with the sponsor and business representatives to ensure that the project meets the identified business requirements. Defines and manages user acceptances testing (UAT). Identifies user training needs and works with transition manager to coordinate user training. Integrates the transition management plan into the implementation work plan. Reports on transition management activities deliverables and status.
This is an expert-level position performing difficult and complex work establishing policies priorities recommendations and/or solutions to IT and business-related issues. This person will independently serve as the principal authority in the management of assigned projects provide expertise in multiple projects of moderate to difficult scope and complexity and manage complex projects and/or programs with multiple workstreams. This position identifies and independently resolves potential issues only escalating as needed to sponsor and portfolio owner. This position is an active member of
the Center of Excellence for Project Management and will work with other members to establish standards procedures and best practices for project management at the Department. This position is responsible for providing direction and mentorship to other Department project managers in the use of tools techniques metrics and addition this person will actively embrace the Departments values and fully incorporate them into tasks job performance and service to customers. Ensuring effective and efficient interactions with staff and management at all levels and areas of Department is an essential part of this position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: management of project timeliness quality of effort monitoring scope budget resource assignment and escalation of issues. Manages and leads project teams. Facilitates project meetings elicits requirements and group collaboration sets agendas and provides project status reports as outlined within the communication plan. Responsible for developing/coordinating the project plan monitoring vendor delivery efforts timelines and milestone completion efforts. Ensures continuous communication throughout the project with stakeholders. Manages all aspects of the project within the defined budget. Liaises with and updates progress to the portfolio owner (deputy director of OEI). Works closely with the sponsor and business representatives to ensure that the project meets the identified business requirements. Defines and manages user acceptances testing (UAT). Identifies user training needs and works with transition manager to coordinate user training. Integrates the transition management plan into the implementation work plan. Reports on transition management activities deliverables and status.
This is an expert-level position performing difficult and complex work establishing policies priorities recommendations and/or solutions to IT and business-related issues. This person will independently serve as the principal authority in the management of assigned projects provide expertise in multiple projects of moderate to difficult scope and complexity and manage complex projects and/or programs with multiple workstreams. This position identifies and independently resolves potential issues only escalating as needed to sponsor and portfolio owner. This position is an active member of
the Center of Excellence for Project Management and will work with other members to establish standards procedures and best practices for project management at the Department. This position is responsible for providing direction and mentorship to other Department project managers in the use of tools techniques metrics and addition this person will actively embrace the Departments values and fully incorporate them into tasks job performance and service to customers. Ensuring effective and efficient interactions with staff and management at all levels and areas of Department is an essential part of this position.
ETF is a medium sized non-shared services agency administering the Wisconsin Retirement System and related benefit programs to over 630000 members receiving $5.6 billion in retirement benefits and $1.6 billion in health benefits annually. This position directly supports the agency strategic goal focused on building a talented and agile workforce necessary for achieving the departments mission to develop and deliver quality benefits and services to our members while safeguarding the integrity of the Trust. As an employee of ETF the incumbent will support and create a diverse and inclusive work force.
GOALS & WORKER ACTIVITIES:
50% GOAL A: Leadership and coordination of enterprise projects and project teams
35% GOAL B: Establishment and monitoring of standardized project management methodology and tools
10% GOAL C: Participation on the Project Management Center of Excellence Participation
5% GOAL D: Performance of Special Assignments and Professional Development
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Extensive experience applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex enterprise projects.
2. Expert-level skills and experience with conflict management/resolution.
3. Advanced listening and expert documentation skills.
4. Advanced analysis skills grounded in technology business planning and management.
5. Demonstrated ability to identify appropriate members and develop effective teams with specific knowledge and skills needed to develop solutions and make recommendations.
6. Ability to independently identify and obtain information sources needed to perform responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
7. Extensive experience and ability at identifying key points and communicating results accurately and effectively to a broad audience.
8. Extensive knowledge of information technology planning and implementation methods and techniques.
9. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel Word Visio etc.).
10. Expert knowledge of project management methods principles tools and techniques including MS Visio and project management software.
11. Ability to influence others and encouraging creative thinking to identify solutions.
12. Highly developed communication interpersonal and team building skills to develop and sustain effective working relationships including facilitation and leadership skills.
13. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective contact and communication with staff and management at all levels of the organization and with external groups/individuals.
14. Expert ability to communicate business and technical concepts and information effectively to a wide range of audiences.
15. Considerable ability to work as an effective member in a team environment and to mentor more junior staff.
16. Ability to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment with minimum supervision and produce effective acceptable results within defined time frames.
17. Ability to take the initiative to assertively represent business needs to stand firm when necessary and to compromise when possible to diplomatically challenge assumptions and to make recommendations to business and technical staff at all levels of responsibility and authority throughout the organization.
18. Highly skilled in effective time management organization and priority-setting; high attention to detail.
19. Demonstrated ability to analyze facts and apply sound judgment in decision making.
20. Advanced skill in the use of IT Service Management (ITSM) application for Agile story and bug ticket tracking.
21. Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work force.
22. Ability to understand and comply with all ETF security standards policies processes and procedures.
Pay rate: $62/hr on W2.
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