Project Manager
Novalink SolutionsMadison, Wisconsin
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Job Description
This position functions as a project manager in the Family and Economic Support Technical
Services (FESTS) section supporting child support systems. 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 mainframe and web application development for large
complex systems. Requires knowledge of and experience with large complex mainframe and
web application development projects that use Microsoft.Net for web functions and COBOL,
CICS and DB2, for mainframe functions. 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 mainframe data information systems. This includes hands on technical
experience including leading evaluation of software, functional requirements, and technical
requirements This position also requires knowledge of and experience with project management
techniques and automated project management tools used (such as Azure Dev/Ops (ADO) and
JIRA) 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. Documents risks and
develops mitigation plans. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of
barriers. Experience managing multi-year projects with state and federal reporting requirements.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the Child Support business
area, prior experience with the KIDS system, and familiarity with State of Wisconsin application
systems, procedures, and development standards.
List any special qualifications & years of experience: (List any specific skills, software, or
requirements the position will require. Optional format below)
Qualification Desired Experience
Experience with creation of detailed workplans using
automated tools
15 years
Excellent oral and written communication skills 15 years
Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation 12 years
Qualification Desired Experience
Application Development and Support – all phases of the
systems development life cycle – supporting a
CICS/DB2/COBOL/SAS/JCL Mainframe Systems
8 years
MS Product experience (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word) 15 years
Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems
Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing
15 years
Experience using SQL, SPUFI, Platinum, File Manager,
Debugger, QMF Tools or equivalent
10 years
Experience working with a business customer to document
requirements, analysis, and design deliverables
15 years
Use of Changeman, CNTL-M, JIRA Service Management, or
similar tracking mechanism in performing software
management activities.
10 years
Optional format: (Add as many lines as needed.)
Qualification Desired Experience
Knowledge and experience with child support system
certification
5 years
Experience executing and documenting the Test Deck for
IV-D system Certification
2 years
Financial and/or Case Management Child Support
Enforcement: Systems development and maintenance
experience
5 years
Requirements
Top 3-4 desired skills required for the position:
design deliverables
Acceptance Testing
and responsibilities
Additional details: Weekend coverage is possible but unlikely. Potential weekend/on call during production outages only.
Full job description attached
Top 3-4 desired skills required for the position:
design deliverables
Acceptance Testing
and responsibilities
Detailed Job Description: (Please be specific with all job duties required by the hired candidate.)
This position functions as a project manager in the Family and Economic Support Technical Services (FESTS) section supporting child support systems. 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 mainframe and web application development for large complex systems. Requires knowledge of and experience with large complex mainframe and web application development projects that use Microsoft.Net for web functions and COBOL, CICS and DB2, for mainframe functions. 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 mainframe data information systems. This includes hands on technical experience including leading evaluation of software, functional requirements, and technical requirements This position also requires knowledge of and experience with project management techniques and automated project management tools used (such as Azure Dev/Ops (ADO) and JIRA) 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. Documents risks and develops mitigation plans. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers. Experience managing multi-year projects with state and federal reporting requirements. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the Child Support business area, prior experience with the KIDS system, and familiarity with State of Wisconsin application systems, procedures, and development standards.
List any special qualifications & years of experience: (List any specific skills, software, or requirements the position will require. Optional format below)
Qualification* Desired Experience
Experience with creation of detailed workplans using automated tools* 15 years
Excellent oral and written communication skills* 15 years
Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation* 12 years
Application Development and Support – all phases of the systems development life cycle – supporting a CICS/DB2/COBOL/SAS/JCL Mainframe Systems* 8 years
MS Product experience (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word)* 15 years
Experience completing Unit/Development Testing, Systems Testing, and Supporting User Acceptance Testing* 15 years
Experience using SQL, SPUFI, Platinum, File Manager, Debugger, QMF Tools or equivalent* 10 years
Experience working with a business customer to document requirements, analysis, and design deliverables* 15 years
Use of Changeman, CNTL-M, JIRA Service Management, or similar tracking mechanism in performing software management activities.* 10 years
Optional format: (Add as many lines as needed.)
Qualification* Desired Experience
Knowledge and experience with child support system certification * 5 years
Experience executing and documenting the Test Deck for IV-D system Certification* 2 years
Financial and/or Case Management Child Support Enforcement: Systems development and maintenance experience* 5 years
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