Job description

A state government natural resources agency is seeking an advanced IT Project Manager to support strategic, agency-wide IT projects within its Project and Portfolio Management section. This role blends project management with business analysis, including requirements gathering and technical specification development for custom applications. The position is hybrid in Madison, WI, with weekly in-office time. • Develop project charters, plans and artifacts covering scope, timeline, resources and budget • Coordinate cross-functional teams to keep project tasks on schedule • Monitor project progress and identify and address risks and issues • Facilitate stakeholder meetings to review updates and gather feedback • Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational goals • Manage project documentation including status reports, schedules and risk logs • Gather requirements and create technical specifications for custom application development • Foster clear communication among team members, stakeholders and leadership • Support change management processes for smooth transitions and adoption • Oversee project closure, including final reporting, lessons learned and knowledge transfer

Requirements

Must-haves

Develop project charters, plans and artifacts covering scope, timeline, resources and budget
Coordinate cross-functional teams to keep project tasks on schedule
Monitor project progress and identify and address risks and issues
Facilitate stakeholder meetings to review updates and gather feedback
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational goals
Manage project documentation including status reports, schedules and risk logs
Gather requirements and create technical specifications for custom application development
Foster clear communication among team members, stakeholders and leadership
Support change management processes for smooth transitions and adoption
Oversee project closure, including final reporting, lessons learned and knowledge transfer

Nice-to-haves

None flagged.

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