Project Manager III

job summary:

This position is 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.

location: MADISON, Wisconsin

job type: Contract

salary: $61.66 - 66.66 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• 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 experiences with project management techniques and automated project management tools used 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.
• Has experience managing multi-year projects with state and federal reporting requirements.

Qualification/experience:

• Experience with creation of detailed workplans using automated tools
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation
• Application Development and Support - all phases of the systems development life cycle - supporting a CICS/DB2/COBOL/SAS/JCL Mainframe Systems
• MS Product experience (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word)
• Financial and Case Management Child Support Enforcement: Systems development and maintenance experience
• Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing
• Experience using SQL, SPUFI, Platinum, File Manager, Debugger, QMF Tools or equivalent
• Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis, and design deliverables
• Use of Changeman, CNTL-M, Cherwell, or similar tracking mechanism in performing software management activities.

Qualification

Desired Experience

• Knowledge and experience with child support system certification
• Experience executing and documenting the Test Deck for IV-D system Certification

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

Project Management

COBOL

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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 health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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