Project Manager III

Project Manager III

Job Overview

Employment Type: 1099, W2

Experience: 15

The State of Wisconsin is looking for one (1) Project Manager -III

WISCONSIN ONLY POSTING: 

POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY (OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WISCONSIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE START DATE). Candidates that are NOT located IN WISCONSIN or willing TO RELOCATE will NOT be considered and should not be submitted. 

This position functions as 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 mainframe and web application development for large complex systems. Requires knowledge of and experience with large complex mainframe and web application development projects that use Microsoft.Net for web functions and COBOL, CICS and DB2, for mainframe functions. 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 mainframe data information systems. This includes hands on technical experience including leading evaluation of software, functional requirements, and technical requirements This position also requires knowledge of and experience with project management techniques and automated project management tools used (such as Azure Dev/Ops (ADO) and JIRA) 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. Documents risks and develops mitigation plans. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers. Experience managing multi-year projects with state and federal reporting requirements. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the Child Support business area, prior experience with the KIDS system, and familiarity with State of Wisconsin application systems, procedures, and development standards.

Other Notes

1. Selected candidate will be required to provide personal equipment for remote work. Technical specifications of hardware are:

Home Internet Service: Minimum 20 Mbit down and 5 Mbit up. Capability to plug in network (cat 5a or better) cable to the computer.

Windows Computers

• Operating System: Windows 11
• Memory: Minimum 4 GB, Preferred 8 GB+
• Processor (CPU): Any 32-bit or 64-bit running 2 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster
• Graphics card that supports Direct3D 11 Video
• Installation of the latest VMware Horizon Client

Apple Computers

• Operating System: MacOS: 10.14, 10.15, or 11
• Memory: Minimum 4GB, preferred 8 GB+
• Processor (CPU): Any 64-bit Intel-based Mac or ARM M1-based Mac running in emulation with Rosetta 2
• Installation of the latest VMware Horizon Client

Computers are required to have full audio/video conferencing capabilities (camera and

headset).

1. ALL candidates must be located within the United States. ALL contact information must also be domestic. Absolutely no work outside of the US is allowed.
2. Selected candidate will not be assigned specific work-space, however, may be required to report in person as needed with minimal notice.
3. An in-person interview may be required before a final hire is made. The hiring manager has discretion to allow phone or video interviews at any point during the process.
4. Please provide three (3) business references for the interview.
5. The selected candidate will be required to sign all onboarding documents as part of the onboarding process. Candidate will also be required to complete any security training as directed by the division, department, or agency.
6. The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any fingerprinting as required by the position.
7. This position is budgeted for 1960 hours annually. Hours will be prorated in the first year based on start date.
8. DCF does not sponsor work visas, either at the time of hire or at any later date
9. Suppliers must disclose any/all levels of sub-contracting and their respective supplier name(s).
10. Selected candidate must provide copies of any/all certifications as part of the hiring process

Top desired skills required for the position:

• Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis and design deliverables
• Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing
• Team management expertise including creation, assignment, and tracking of work tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice to Have Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with child support system certification
• Financial and/or Case Management Child Support Enforcement: development and maintenance experience

INTERVIEW NOTES: PLEASE NOTE: A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to candidate's bid upon confirming the interview. Please see "DCF Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions" document in the Attachments section of this posting for details.

• Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.
• MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
• Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules
• Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am – 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)
• Candidates will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)

Interview process:

• Via Zoom/Teams

Onsite, hybrid or remote:

• WI residency required. Must be 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 candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required.

Contract Duration:

• 06/30/2027, with the potential to extend for an additional term(s)

Will this position have access to FTI (Federal Tax Information)?

• Yes

On Call hours required?

• Yes

Will the position require any weekend coverage? (IE: weekend maintenance)

• Yes-Weekend coverage is possible but unlikely. Potential weekend/on call during production outages only.

Required Skills & Technologies

Primary Skills

• Project management
• Waterfall
• Agile
• Hybrid agile
• Mainframe development
• Web application development
• Microsoft .NET
• COBOL
• CICS
• DB2
• Systems analysis and design
• Software development life cycle
• Azure DevOps
• JIRA
• Microsoft Office
• Requirements documentation
• Technical writing and documentation
• Unit testing
• Development testing
• Systems testing
• User acceptance testing
• Workplan creation
• Risk and issue management
• Resource allocation
• Communication planning
• Team management

Secondary Skills

• Child support system certification
• IV-D system certification
• Financial and case management child support enforcement
• KIDS system
• State of Wisconsin application systems
• SAS
• JCL

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please contact:

Recruiter Contact: View email address on us.fitly.work

1. Update Your Resume: Please add any missing skills or certifications that align with the role.
2. Apply Online: Click the "Apply" button at the end of the job description and complete the required details.
3. Submit Supporting Documents: Upload a photo ID. If you are not a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder (GC-EAD), please include your work authorization details.
4. Confirmation: Once submitted, reply to this email to let me know. I'll review your updated materials and, if there's a match, schedule a video interview to discuss further.

We appreciate your time and interest in this opportunity. Our team will review your application carefully and respond promptly.