Beacon Technologies is seeking a Project Manager III for our client partner. Project duties will include project management/ coordination, direction, guidance and consultation of multiple projects using waterfall, agile and hybrid agile methodologies. 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 supporting application development for large complex systems (e.g. Health and Human Services, Insurance, Banking, etc.). 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 information data systems. This position requires knowledge of and experience 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 and has experience documenting risks and developing mitigation plans. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with experience in Child Support business area and/or multi-year projects with state and federal reporting requirements.

Wisconsin residency is 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.

Top skills:

• Application Development and Support project management– all phases of the systems development life cycle – supporting a large system (Health and Human Services, Insurance, Banking, etc.) (8+ years)
• Experience with system modernization projects (3+ years)
• Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis and design deliverables (10+ years)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice to have skills:

• Knowledge and experience with child support system certification
• Experience executing and documenting the Test Deck for IV-D system Certification
• Financial and Case Management Child Support Enforcement: Systems development and maintenance experience
• Experience with an ALM tool (Azure DevOps, JIRA)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
• Candidate must follow ALL work rules.
• Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am – 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager).
• Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position.

Mandatory Qualifications & Desired Years of Experience:

• Experience with creation of detailed workplans using automated tools - 10 years
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - 10 years
• Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation - 10 years
• Application Development and Support project management– all phases of the systems development life cycle – supporting a large system (Health and Human Services, Insurance, Banking, etc.) - 8 years
• MS Product experience (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word) - 10 years
• Experience with system modernization projects - 3 years
• Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing - 5 years
• Experience with SharePoint including administering access - 2 years
• Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis, and design deliverables - 10 years
• Experience with project management related to data conversion and data management - 3 years

Optional Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with child support system certification - 3 years
• Experience executing and documenting the Test Deck for IV-D system Certification - 2 years
• Financial and Case Management Child Support Enforcement: Systems development and maintenance experience - 3 years
• Experience with an ALM tool (Azure DevOps, JIRA) - 3 years

About Beacon Technologies

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Affirmative Action Plan. It is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.