REQ :: IT Project Manager

SmartIPlace • Madison, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client is looking for an IT Project Manager to support Wastewater Permit Database Update project. This position requires a 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. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of project management and business analysis expertise, along with strong technical and interpersonal skills. This position reports to the IT PMO Supervisor & involves utilizing IT standards, software, and tools to deliver strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Highly analytical and self-motivating with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands effectively.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Committed to delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Dependable and committed.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to prioritize and meet project objectives.
• 10 years - Experience managing large & complex IT projects, leading teams, supporting stakeholders, and implementing IT infrastructure
• 10 years - Knowledge and direct experience working as a business analyst/project manager in collaboration with IT professionals, such as developers and business experts to create requirements and develop technical specifications for use in developing custom applications. (Focus on experience creating requirements and developing technical specifications)
• 10 years - Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall.
• 10 years - Proficiency in business analysis methodologies and best practices related to business needs, investigative techniques, workflows, use cases, user stories, comparison analysis, time and cost estimates, data analysis tools and techniques.
• Experience creating technical specifications and system designs for custom application development.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and business intelligence tools for creating reports and dashboards.
• Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior