Introduction

Are you an experienced IT project manager looking for a new and exciting opportunity?

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is actively seeking an IT project management professional to join our Enterprise Endpoint Technology Engineering unit. As the IT project manager (IS Technical Services Consultant / Admin) , this position is responsible for establishing objectives, schedules, and priorities for major IT infrastructure systems.

This full-time permanent position is located within the Bureau of Information Technology Services, Division of Business Management and headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building on the near west side of Madison. We are also conveniently located close to the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment of the Hilldale Mall .

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WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits ( health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• 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
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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here .

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Position Summary

In this position, you will provide advanced project manager services by coordinating concurrent IT projects encompassed by the customer's business plan and implementing the use of statewide strategic information technology architectures. Additionally, you'll be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing highly complex, integrated IT systems across multiple business areas. This includes systems developed internally or externally and purchased software/systems hosted internally or externally. The position requires extensive, comprehensive knowledge of IT project management, project development, and project leadership concepts, methods, practices, and skills.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (07-32) with an annual salary of $76,960 - $110,240 (or $37 - $53 per hour), plus excellent benefits . A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-Verify employer.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. It is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed as the position will be required to report to the Madison, WI office location on very short notice.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must detail having experience in all the following in order to be considered:

• Managing multiple complex and highly visible enterprise-wide IT infrastructure-based projects.
• Performing formal IT project management and development functions through the entire project lifecycle (i.e., planning, analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, support etc.).
• Creating project work plans/tasks/schedules and estimating resources needs

In addition to having all the above, well qualified applicants will also detail having experience with one or more of the following:

• Developing and maintaining business and cross-agency partnerships.
• Performing asset management, reporting, and developing recommendation plans.
• Supporting and managing Windows based desktop hardware, operating systems, and applications.
• Utilizing workstation management tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Management, as well as software packaging techniques and processes

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Vicki Kaul at vicki.kaul@dot.wi.gov or 608-261-6302. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on June 18, 2024.