Certified Project Manager Sr. @ Madison, WI (Locals or Nearby)

[Aruna Gundarapu]

Role Title: Certified Project Manager IV/Sr.

Location: Madison, WI

Duration: 6/30/2027, with the potential to extend for an additional term(s)

Onsite, hybrid or remote: WI residency required. Must be WI resident or willing to relocate within 30 days of start date at own expense.   90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice. Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required.

 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION (PMP) OR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A RECOGNIZED PROJECT MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION. MUST BE ATTACHED TO BID.

 

Top skills:

Development of Project Artifacts (plan, charter, status reports, etc.) (15+ years)

Written and Verbal Communication

Critical Thinking

Procurement Planning (10+ years)

Significant experience leading large-scale technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives.

Demonstrated experience developing and managing complex technology procurements.

Experience with vendor selection, contract negotiation, and multi-vendor environments.

Experience facilitating executive-level decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

 

Project details: The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) seek a highly experienced individual to serve as the Child Care Systems Modernization Strategic Consultant. This individual will provide strategic guidance and hands-on execution during the planning and procurement phases of a multi-year childcare systems modernization initiative.

 

The Strategic Consultant will be responsible for building the foundation of the modernization effort, including defining scope, coordinating stakeholders, developing procurement strategies, managing vendor engagements, and establishing the governance, planning, and operational structures necessary for successful implementation.

The selected contractor will operate with a high degree of independence and will leverage existing DCF subject matter experts, business leaders, and technology staff to advance the initiative.

The contractor will be expected to directly produce work products and deliverables rather than relying on dedicated project staff. Success in this role requires both strategic management and hands-on execution. Project management

 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Modernization Leadership

Procurement and Vendor Management

Partner Coordination and Governance

Program Development and Readiness

 

Minimal Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing complex technology procurements.

• Experience with vendor selection, contract negotiation, and multi-vendor environments.

• Strong knowledge of project management, organizational change management, and systems implementation methodologies.

• Experience facilitating executive-level decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human services, child care, public assistance, eligibility, licensing, grants management, or other government program systems.

• Experience modernizing legacy systems.

• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, modular procurement strategies, and agile delivery approaches.

• Experience establishing governance structures for large-scale modernization initiatives.