Position Vacancy ID:
96518-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:
Project Program Manager

Official Title:
SR ADMIN PRGM SPEC(R07BN)

Hiring Department(s):
A022510-GENERAL SERVICES/OFC STRATEGIC CONSULTNG/G SERV/PROJ PRTFLIO MMGMNT OFC

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
DECEMBER 17, 2018

Term:
This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $95,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Candidates for the position must have strong interest and demonstrated experience in formal project and program management frameworks and large-scale implementations.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of formal project management experience, 3+ years of program management experience, and a strong track record in large-scale implementations within complex environments.

Required skills
1. Previous project and program management experience implementing large-scale projects within a complex environment.
2. Project management expertise demonstrating the knowledge of project management tools, processes and techniques, the ability to apply project management framework to meet the project requirements and the effective behaviors and interactions to successfully implement multiple, related projects.
3. Strong problem solving and creative skills, along with the ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
4. Experience leading cross-functional teams and building effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders across project programs.
5. Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
6. Planning and organizational skills with ability to handle several major projects simultaneously.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information effectively.
8. Teamwork and issue resolution skills.
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
10. Strong presence with senior leaders and ability to act as a partner and trusted advisor.
11. Hands-on, assertive, and proactive with deliverables and day-to-day work tasks.
12. Credible, articulate, and authoritative with a proven ability to influence with impact at all levels of an organization.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
1. Previous experience implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
2. Previous experience with business analysis and requirements gathering.
3. Demonstrated strength in successfully leading organizational change.
4. Previous experience with formalized stage & gate process.

License or Certificate:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.

Position Summary:
The Project Program Manager will report to the Project Portfolio Manager and be responsible for leading multiple projects through the full project lifecycle for highly-visible, large, and complex projects within Finance & Administration.

Responsible for ensuring a group of related projects are managed in a coordinated manner. Oversees the delivery of multiple large and/or complex projects and is responsible for coordinating activities of project managers, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of programs.

Must be familiar with project and program management best practices, terminologies, and standard guidelines, as well as have familiarity with a combination of project management methodologies, such as, waterfall, agile, hybrid, critical path, etc.

The Project Program Manager will be responsible for and work closely with assigned project managers assisting in assembling project teams, identifying key stakeholders, leading stakeholder management, producing project and program artifacts, capturing and managing project and program risks, action items, issues, and key decisions throughout the project and program lifecycle, providing status reports, and assisting in development of the strategy and roadmap for full program implementation. Additionally, the Project Program Manager prioritizes work within the program and develops and manages cross-functional roadmaps and interdependencies of the projects within the program to ensure that overall program-level goals are achieved. The Project Program Manager works with project governance teams to remove barriers and coordinate efforts across multiple functional areas.

The successful candidate will lead and provide support to drive results, implement changes, and track the impacts of various initiatives. A key component of success in this role is to promote initiative transparency and guide the engagement of all stakeholders throughout the process.

Additional Information:


Contact:
Karen Aune
karen.aune@wisc.edu
608-262-9949
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button (jobs.wisc.edu, search for job # 96518) to start the application process. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience. Pay will be based on experience and qualifications.

Click on the Full Position Details link listed below and then on Position Description to see a full job description and the skills needed for a successful candidate.

PLEASE NOTE: The online application system locks at 11:55 PM CST on the application deadline date. Online submissions that are not COMPLETED by 11:55 PM CST on the deadline date will not be considered.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

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Applications Open: Oct 26 2018 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Nov 25 2018 11:55 PM Central Standard Time


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