Senior IT Project Manager - Business Analysis & State govt exp - $64 CTC - HYBRID (CURRENT WI resident)

Job Description:

***Crop to Crop resumes are accepted

Onsite or Remote? Candidate must be CURRENT WI resident. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED. Hybrid, on a weekly basis--DNR is currently 60% remote and 40% in the office.  Madison, WI.  Hybrid requirement is weekly not monthly. The contractor must start on site for a five-day orientation/onboarding. Work cannot be conducted outside the United States.

The Department of Natural Resources Information Technology (DNR IT) executive program is seeking applicants for an IT Project Manager position to support strategic
agency‐wide DNR IT projects. This position requires full-time commitment (40 hours/week) and is ideal for an advanced project manager who can also excel in the role of a business analyst.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of project management and business analysis
expertise, along with strong technical and interpersonal skills

Required Skills and Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) and tools.
• Direct experience managing large‐scale IT projects involving multiple technical resources and diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in business analysis methodologies and tools, including data analysis, requirements gathering, and process modeling.
• Experience creating technical specifications and system designs for custom application development.
• Strong analytical and critical‐thinking skills to prioritize and meet project objectives. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and non‐technical audiences.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and business intelligence tools for creating reports and dashboards.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands effectively.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with Jira Service Management, Azure DevOps, Confluence, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools.
• Experience in government or public sector IT environments

Primary Tasks:

• Develop comprehensive project charters, project plans and other project artifacts to include scope, timeline, resources, and budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are completed on schedule.
• Monitor and track project progress, identifying and addressing risks and issues.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to review project updates and gather feedback.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational goals.
• Manage project documentation, including status reports, schedules, and risk logs.
• Foster clear communication among project team members, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Support change management processes to ensure smooth project transitions and adoption.
• Oversee project closure activities, including final reporting, lessons learned, and knowledge transfer