IT Project Manager

Come and join a team of technology professionals in a challenging and rewarding position as an IT Project Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that promotes strong collaboration and provides opportunities for personal growth and professional challenge.

As an IT Project Manager you will help drive technology changes to enhance productivity, simplify IT and increase cyber security at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and for the benefit of Wisconsin taxpayers.

The Division of Technology Services (DTS) within the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is filling a project management position at the following level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate: IS Systems Development Services Senior (07-34) level.

Do not wait for the next opportunity to apply. We have an experienced and dedicated team with limited openings. We are looking for people that love to help others and learn something new every day.

Want to learn more about the position and what it is like to work for the Division of Technology Services in the Department of Revenue?

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We have a lot to cover so the events will start promptly, don’t be late! You will learn about the role, how you could make an impact, and what a typical workday day is like. You will have an opportunity to interact with the team and ask questions related to the position. We look forward to meeting you!, As a Project Manager (PM), you will help achieve the agency goal of enabling DOR to operate efficiently and effectively. Your PM skills will help manage the division’s IT projects requested by our partners within the agency, to provide high quality projects with on-time delivery. Your PM tasks will include (but are not limited to):

• Management of project timelines, project scope, resource assignment and risk mitigation.
• Ensure department IT Project Management (PM) practices, processes, and procedures are well-conceived so that the Division of Technology Services (DTS) implements successful projects that support the work of DOR.
• Perform, plan and manage the delivery of project solutions and development technology
• Coordinating activities of project teams and stakeholders, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely project completion.

• You possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• You possess working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of project management.
• You have training or experience documenting project artifacts.
• You have training or experience running more than one small or medium enhancement project simultaneously., I-9 Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S., Minimum qualified candidates will have experience in each of the following:
• IT Project Management experience (e.g., working with project teams, developing project plans, assigning resources, identifying and tracking risks, project status reporting, etc.).
• Experience using more than one type of project methodology (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Iterative, etc.) in project management work.
• Experience participating in business user workflow (e.g., requirement analysis, change management, etc.).

Well qualified candidates will have experience in a minimum of one (1) of the following (in addition to the minimum qualifications):

• Experience managing or overseeing projects that are governed and/or influenced by Federal and State laws, policies and/or guidelines.
• Experience managing multi-project portfolios.
• A Project Management Certification (PMP), or A Portfolio Management Certification (PfMP), or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with requirements elicitation, requirements analysis and/or documentation.

Pulled from the full job description

• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Pension plan
• Paid holidays, The state of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package, this includes generous paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package offers:
• Substantial leave time including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accruable sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable insurance options for health, dental, vision, life and more.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being., The starting pay rate for this position is between $33.85-$37.71 per hour ($70,408 and $78.436 annually), depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package!

The classification of this position is IS Systems Development Services Senior, which is in Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 34. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s (DOR) mission is to strengthen Wisconsin through fair tax and lottery administration, while educating and serving the public, our customers, and communities. As the Division of Technology Services (DTS), we directly contribute to the agency’s mission by providing strategic business value through the use of technology. DTS was featured in Government Technology magazine about the major impact the technology transformation made for the state of Wisconsin.

We strive to be the premier agency in providing innovative, accessible resources, with exceptional customer service built on a foundation of trust inclusivity and creativity. Our team values integrity, knowledge, innovation, empathy, inclusivity, and security.

See what team members have to say about working for DTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEWSkj-85Ls., The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Watch this video to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!, The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce.