Certified Project Manager III - KYYBA, Inc

Knowledge Services Position Title: Certified Project Manager III

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION. FAILURE TO

PROVIDE WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR CANDIDATE. In addition to including the certificate, candidates should be prepared to present additional information to the hiring manager such as date of certification, curriculums completed, and contact information necessary to confirm certification.

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.

Top 3-4 desired skills required for the position:

Experience managing and coordinating the implementation of business side projects.

Experience developing and utilizing automated tools to make project execution efforts more efficient.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Certified PMP certificate or recognized project manager curriculum is REQUIRED. Candidate will

be required to provide certificate at time of submission to posting.

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

No

On Call hours required?

No

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

No

Is this position Remote, Hybrid**, or In Person?

Remote

Detailed Job Description: (Please be specific with all job duties required by the hired candidate.)

The Department of Children and Families has identified a need for one Certified Project Manager who will be responsible for managing and coordinating the development,

management, and implementation of high-profile projects that support the DCF services provided to children and families.

This position requires an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as, have an ability to work with minimal direction and oversight. Individuals in this role must carry project management certification and have a strong background in project management, including experience in running business area projects. The ability to think critically and problem solve are essential.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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Project management functions across all assigned projects, including oversight of workplans, timelines, and evaluation efforts.

External & internal stakeholder engagement - communicate project status to Department Management Teams, workgroups, providers, and advocacy organizations. Develop automated tools to streamline internal processes and make project development and execution efforts more efficient.

Qualification

Project Management

Development of Project Artifacts (plan, charter, status

reports, etc.)

Prepare Written Reports

Strong Communication Skills

Prepare Executive Briefings

MS Project or equivalent

Minimum

Experience

10

10

7

7

5

5

Other Notes to Suppliers:

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

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Operating System: Windows 10

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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 Client-based Mac or ARM M1-based Mac running

in emulation with Rosetta 2

Installation of the latest VMware Horizon Client

It is required to have full audio/video conferencing capabilities (camera and headset).

2. 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.

3. Selected candidate will not be assigned specific work-space however, may be required to

report in person as needed with minimal notice.

4. 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.

5. Please provide three (3) business references, at least one supervisor, for the

interview.

6. 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.

7. The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and

any fingerprinting as required by the position.

8. This position is budgeted for 1960 hours annually. Hours will be prorated the first year

based on start date.

9. DCF does not sponsor work visas, either at the time of hire or at any later date

10. Suppliers must disclose any/all levels of sub-contracting and their respective supplier

name(s).

11. Selected candidate must provide copies of any/all certifications as part of the hiring

process.

Please note the qualifications for this position per the contract:

Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project-oriented work efforts. Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards, and meet customer expectations. Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality, and timeline issues. appropriately. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being

managed. Assists program manager(s) in partnering with senior management of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, and change management techniques. This is a management role with human resource management responsibilities (e.g., hiring, performance management). Manages one or more cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity. A more senior role, with responsibility for multiple large, complex projects with greater impact to the enterprise. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field, or equivalent work experience. Project management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is required. Typically has 10 to 15 years of IT work experience, including 4 or more years managing projects. Experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions.