Beacon Technologies
Project Manager
Madison, Wisconsin•Contract
$50 - $53 hourly
$50 - $53 hourly
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager / Business Analyst to support enterprise-wide technology initiatives. This role is ideal for a senior-level professional who combines strong project management capabilities with hands-on business analysis expertise. The successful candidate will manage complex IT projects, collaborate with technical and business stakeholders, and help drive the delivery of strategic technology solutions.
Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid).
Candidate Requirements: Must be a current Wisconsin resident. No relocation assistance available.
Work Authorization: All work must be performed within the United States.
Duration: Through 6/30/2027 with potential annual extensions.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday during standard business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
Interview Process: Microsoft Teams.
Candidate Requirements: Must be a current Wisconsin resident. No relocation assistance available.
Work Authorization: All work must be performed within the United States.
Duration: Through 6/30/2027 with potential annual extensions.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday during standard business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
Interview Process: Microsoft Teams.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years of experience managing complex IT projects, leading technical teams, supporting stakeholders, and implementing IT solutions and infrastructure.
- 10+ years of experience serving as a Project Manager and/or Business Analyst, working closely with developers, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
- 10+ years of experience gathering requirements, documenting business needs, and developing technical specifications for custom application development.
- 10+ years of experience utilizing project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall.
- 10+ years of experience applying business analysis methodologies, including requirements elicitation, workflow analysis, use cases, user stories, gap analysis, process improvement, data analysis, and cost/time estimation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Jira Service Management, Azure DevOps, Confluence, SharePoint, and similar collaboration platforms.
- Experience working in government, public sector, or highly regulated environments.
- Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting tools.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale application development projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain project charters, project plans, schedules, budgets, and related project documentation.
- Lead enterprise IT projects from initiation through completion.
- Coordinate activities across cross-functional project teams, stakeholders, vendors, and technical resources.
- Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and translate business needs into detailed functional and technical requirements.
- Create business process documentation, workflows, use cases, and technical specifications.
- Monitor project progress, timelines, risks, issues, and dependencies while proactively addressing challenges.
- Prepare and deliver project status updates and executive communications.
- Manage project artifacts, including schedules, risk logs, issue logs, and status reports.
- Support organizational change management activities and user adoption efforts.
- Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and align with business objectives.
- Conduct project closeout activities, including lessons learned, final reporting, and knowledge transfer.
Desired Attributes:
- Highly analytical and self-motivated.
- Strong collaborator and team player.
- Adaptable and comfortable managing change.
- Dependable and results-oriented.
- Committed to delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
Additional Information:
- Candidate may be required to complete background verification, including fingerprint-based criminal history checks, depending on project requirements.
- Initial onboarding will require onsite attendance for a five-day orientation period.
- Position follows a hybrid schedule with regular onsite attendance in the Madison, WI area.
- Reliable internet service is required for remote work.
- Overtime is not anticipated.
Top Skills Summary:
- IT Project Management (10+ years)
- Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering (10+ years)
- Technical Specifications & Custom Application Development (10+ years)
- Agile/Scrum/Kanban/Waterfall Methodologies (10+ years)
- Stakeholder Management, Communication & Problem Solving (10+ years.)