Project Manager II

About the Role

Serve as an advanced Project Manager II for DNR IT projects, supporting strategic initiatives across the agency’s IT portfolio. Lead project planning and execution by developing comprehensive project charters, project plans, and key project artifacts (scope, timeline, resources, and budget). Coordinate cross-functional teams to keep tasks on schedule, while monitoring progress and proactively managing risks and issues. Facilitate stakeholder meetings to review updates, gather feedback, and ensure deliverables align with organizational goals and quality standards. Support change management and project closure activities, including final reporting, lessons learned, and knowledge transfer.

Location

Madison, WI (Hybrid; weekly in-office requirement). Candidate must be a CURRENT WI resident. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution by developing comprehensive project charters, project plans, and key project artifacts (scope, timeline, resources, and budget)
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to keep tasks on schedule, while monitoring progress and proactively managing risks and issues
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to review updates, gather feedback, and ensure deliverables align with organizational goals and quality standards
• Support change management and project closure activities, including final reporting, lessons learned, and knowledge transfer

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing complex IT projects, leading teams, supporting stakeholders, and implementing IT infrastructure
• 10+ years of experience as a business analyst/project manager working with IT professionals (e.g., developers and business experts) to create requirements and develop technical specifications for custom application development (focus on requirements and technical specifications)
• 10+ years of proficiency with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall
• 10+ years of business analysis expertise, including requirements gathering, workflows, use cases, user stories, comparison analysis, time and cost estimates, and data analysis tools and techniques
• Strong analytical and self-motivated approach with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities

Qualifications

• Advanced project management and business analysis skills
• Experience with IT infrastructure and custom application development
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Skills

• Stakeholder collaboration and communication
• Risk management and issue resolution
• Requirements gathering and technical specifications development
• Prioritization and time management

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay