Project Manager

About the Position

Codeworks, an LRS company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex software implementation and deployment initiatives for a large Wisconsin-based organization. This contract role is ideal for a senior project manager with extensive experience leading enterprise software rollouts, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, and driving successful implementation through operational transition.

Location: 100% Remote within Wisconsin

Candidates must be current Wisconsin residents. No relocation is permitted. Initial onsite reporting may be required on Day 1.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale software implementation and rollout projects through execution, deployment, and operational transition.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Establish project governance structures, escalation paths, performance measures, and reporting processes.
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, and executive communications.
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Support implementation readiness, testing, deployment planning, communications, and transition-to-operations activities.
• Prepare status reports, executive presentations, recommendations, and decision materials.
• Assist with organizational process improvements, standards development, and operational efficiencies.
• Support projects requiring compliance, security, privacy, accessibility, and regulatory considerations.
• Manage vendor performance, deliverables, schedules, service levels, and contractual commitments.
• Mentor project team members and promote project management best practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing complex IT projects.
• 10+ years of experience leading software implementation and rollout initiatives.
• 10+ years of experience in project planning, dependency management, risk management, issue resolution, and status reporting.
• 10+ years of experience coordinating technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and subject matter experts.
• Strong experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience working as a Business Analyst and Project Manager in technology environments.
• Experience gathering requirements and developing technical specifications for custom application development.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Experience supporting complex, cross-functional enterprise initiatives.

Nice to Have

• Experience with organizational change management, training coordination, adoption planning, and communications strategies.
• Experience managing vendor-delivered software implementations.
• Experience within government or public-sector environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a related field.

We Offer

• Compensation: The base range for this contract position is $55.00 - $65.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Codeworks, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.

About the Company

Codeworks, an LRS company, is committed to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. We value diversity, inclusion, and the unique contributions of each team member. If you are passionate about project management and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

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