IT Project Manager III

Madison, United States | Posted on 10/22/2026 Underthe general direction of the Project Delivery Unit Supervisor, this positionprovides senior-level project, program, product, and evaluation expertise forcomplex, cross-functional initiatives affecting our client. The positionsupports the planning, implementation, modernization, and continuousimprovement of business processes, information systems, data capabilities, anddigital services. Additionalresponsibilities include: Managing the complete project and productdelivery life cycle, from evaluation and initiation through implementation,operational transition, and closure. Establishing and maintaining governance,delivery controls, escalation pathways, decision-making processes, andperformance measures. Developing estimates and tracking scope,schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, risks, dependencies, quality, andoutcomes. Preparing and presenting clear status reports,recommendations, decision materials, implementation plans, and executive-levelcommunications. Identifying opportunities to improveorganizational processes, systems, data practices, reporting capabilities, andservice delivery. Developing, implementing, evaluating, andcontinuously improving standards, policies, procedures, templates, tools, andpractices. Coordinating internal staff, vendors,contractors, and external partners to ensure accountability and alignment withorganizational objectives. Training, coaching, and mentoring staff tostrengthen project management, product management, data management, businessanalysis, change management, and delivery capabilities. Supporting the safe, confidential, effective,and strategic collection and use of public health information. ImportantDetails - InterviewProcess: Two Round Virtual Interview Process via Microsoft Teams. Use of AIAssistance is prohibited Durationof the Contract: 6/30/2027 with possibility of extension Onsiteor Remote: This position will be 100% remote. Candidates should be prepared toreport onsite for Day 1. WI Resident candidates only. In state travel 10%-20%. Requirements TopRequired Skills & Years of Experience (10+ Years): Softwareimplementation and rollout management, including deployment planning,readiness, testing, and transition to operations. Strong projectcontrols, including integrated planning, dependency management, risk and issueresolution, and clear status reporting. Stakeholdercommunication and coordination, including communicating impacts, decisions, andprogress to both leadership and affected groups. Cross-functionalleadership, with the ability to align internal teams, vendors, and subjectmatter experts and move decisions forward. Niceto Have Skills: Experiencewith organizational change management, including communications planning,training coordination, and adoption readiness. Experiencemanaging vendor-delivered software or large public-sector implementations. PMPcertification or equivalent project management training. A bachelor’sdegree in project management, business, information technology, publicadministration, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent education and substantial experience leading complex software implementations would also be considered. Hourly rate for 1099: $83.00 Hourly rate forW2: $59.00 Full-Time W2employees may receive the followingbenefits: Health and Dental Insurance Life Insurance Short/Long Term Disability Insurance Simple IRA Referral Bonus Employee Assistance Program KeystoneConsulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is following Wisconsin’sContract Compliance law. U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S.are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. KeystoneConsulting, Inc. participates in E-Verify. For more information, please clickthe following links: #J-18808-Ljbffr Keystone Consulting, Inc