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The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Enterprise Services (DES), Bureau of Information Technology Services, (BITS) is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager.  This position has the ability to work remotely up to 5 days per week but will be required to report to the 201 E. Washington Ave office in downtown Madison on occasion to complete training and certain tasks, or due to operational need. 

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

  • 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. 
  • Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 
  • Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!  
  • Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
  • Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
  • A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating project management activities related to DHS priority initiatives and projects utilizing best practice project management methodology and tools. You will be responsible for performing complex analysis and providing advice to customers, managers, and staff in the area of business process improvement. This position also provides advice and assistance to the DES leadership, and to other division administrators and DHS leaders on issues of department-wide importance and/or of priority to specific divisions. 

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $51.39 and $59.28 per hour (approximately between $106,800 and $123,300 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as an IS Business Automation Consultant Administrator and is in pay schedule and range 07/32. 

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Employees must have access to secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee’s headquarter location is not provided.  Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice. 

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.  DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

  • Experience managing multiple, concurrent IT projects with at least 4 of the following workstreams: application development, identity/access management, infrastructure/networking, desktop support/customer service desk, telecommunication/mobile devices, and information security.   
  • Experience delivering projects using predictive project management methodologies including stage gate governance.  
  • Experience working with partners from a variety of professional backgrounds (e.g. IT executives, technologists, healthcare providers or healthcare industry professionals such as in a public health organization, etc.) 

In addition, highly qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

  • Experience with IT service management platform implementation for a customer service desk throughput of 10,000 or more tickets.
  • Experience managing IT projects for an organization of 200 or more employees. 
  • Experience giving virtual presentations to groups of over 100 and facilitating hybrid working sessions for groups of varying sizes.
  • Experience working with or for local, state, or federal government agencies.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are each limited to 2 pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. 

How To Apply

Applying is easy! Click “Apply for Job” to start your application process.  Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application. 

Helpful Information: 

  • Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. 
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  • Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. 
  • Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. 
  • Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. 
  • If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 
  • For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker in Human Resources at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov.  

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is June 23rd at 11:59pm.  

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.