Project Manager III

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Project Manager located in Madison, WI. Our client is a government agency looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability.

INTERVIEW NOTES: via Zoom/Teams.


Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.


MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be at a supervisory level.)

Note: Onsite, hybrid or remote: WI residency required. Must be a WI resident or willing to relocate within 30 days of start date at own expense. 90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice. Onsite work is not likely, but the candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required.

Top skills:
• Application Development and Support project management- all phases of the systems development life cycle - supporting a large system (Health and Human Services, Insurance, Banking, etc.) (8+ years)
• Experience with system modernization projects (3+ years)
• Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis and design deliverables (10+ years)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice to have skills:
• Knowledge and experience with child support system certification
• Experience executing and documenting the Test Deck for IV-D system Certification
• Financial and Case Management Child Support Enforcement: Systems development and maintenance experience
• Experience with an ALM tool (Azure DevOps, JIRA)

Job Description:

• This position is a project manager in the Family and Economic Support Technical Services (FESTS) section supporting child support systems.
• Project duties will include project management/ coordination, direction, guidance, and consultation of multiple projects using waterfall, agile and hybrid agile methodologies.
• Project duties will also include PMO support tasks such as managing action items and backlog, tracking risks and issues, preparing instructions, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, preparing and managing communication plans, assisting with process improvements, tracking resource allocation, preparing status reports, managing work plans, and serving as a liaison between business and technical partners.
• Candidates must have experience with supporting application development for large complex systems (e.g., Health and Human Services, Insurance, Banking, etc.). This position also requires knowledge of and experience with systems analysis and design techniques; estimates for analysis, design, programming, testing and implementation tasks; and methods used to develop, install, and maintain large complex information data systems.
• This position requires knowledge of and experience with project management techniques and automated project management tools used to create detailed project plans and support Program Management Office functions including Microsoft Office Suites.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework. Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works with project team and sponsor and has experience documenting risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with experience in Child Support business area and/or multi-year projects with state and federal reporting requirements.

Mandatory Qualifications:


Qualification


Desired Experience


Experience with creation of detailed workplans using automated tools


10 years


Excellent oral and written communication skills


10 years


Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation


10 years


Application Development and Support project management- all phases of the systems development life cycle - supporting a large system (Health and Human Services, Insurance, Banking, etc.)


8 years


MS Product experience (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word)


10 years


Experience with system modernization projects


3 years


Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing


5 years


Experience with sharepoint including administering access.


2 years


Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis, and design deliverables


10 years


Experience with project management related to data conversion and data management.


3 years

Optional Qualifications:


Qualification


Desired Experience


Knowledge and experience with child support system certification


3 years


Experience executing and documenting the Test Deck for IV-D system Certification


2 years


Financial and Case Management Child Support Enforcement: Systems development and maintenance experience


3 years


Experience with an ALM tool (Azure DevOps, JIRA)


3 years

Project Details (project overview, who the contractor will work with, soft skills needed, etc.):


This position will be working to provide project management services to support the prioritized projects of the Wisconsin Child Support program. The child support program is working on a modernization effort for the program and related technology systems. This position will provide project management support to the Child Support Modernization project and any other prioritized work assignments.

About MARS Solutions Group:
MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.