Project Manager II

job summary:

Must be a current resident of Wisconsin. This role is ideal for an advanced project manager who can also excel as a business analyst. The position requires a highly analytical, self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and adapts easily to changing priorities.

location: Madison, Wisconsin

job type: Contract

salary: $45 - 50 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: High School

responsibilities:

• 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

qualifications:

Required Skills & Experience

- Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) and industry tools.

- Direct, hands-on experience managing large-scale IT projects involving multiple technical resources and diverse stakeholders.

- Proficiency in business analysis methodologies, including requirements gathering, process modeling, and data analysis.

- Experience creating technical specifications and system designs for custom application development.

- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to prioritize work and meet strict project objectives.

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences.

- Knowledge of data analysis and business intelligence (BI) tools to build executive reports and dynamic dashboards.

- Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and adapt to changing priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Familiarity with Jira Service Management, Azure DevOps, Confluence, SharePoint, and related collaboration software.

- Prior experience working in government or public sector IT environments.

skills:

Agile,collaboration tools,Confluence,custom application development,data analysis tools,data analysis,IT projects,IT infrastructure,Information Technology,Jira Service,Azure DevOps,SharePoint,Scrum,flexible,adaptable to change,ability to adapt,analytical,Excellent communication skills,Coordinate,critical-thinking skills,Committed,interpersonal skills,leadership,meet deadlines,self-motivating,self-motivated,strategic initiatives,team player,Dependable,budget,business analysis,business intelligence tools,business needs,change management processes,cost estimates,dashboards,technical specifications,IT standards,Kanban,organizational goals,ability to prioritize,process modeling,clear communication,project closure,strong collaboration skills,project management methodologies,project management,project plans,Project and Portfolio Management,public sector,quality standards,use cases,requirements gathering,investigative techniques,risk,Security,schedules,system designs,leading teams,user stories,workflows,project documentation

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.