Certified Project Manager - $64 CTC - HYBRID (WI Resident/MUST Relocate to WI)

Job Description:

CHANDRA TECHNOLOGIES INC is committed to providing some of the most competitive rates in the industry for qualified consultants. For candidates with current or prior experience with the State of Wisconsin experience and all required skills outlined in the job posting , we offer up to 98.5% of the client bill rate on CTC basis, ensuring a very low margin (under $1). Please be advised that client administrative fees will be deducted if applicable. Our payment terms are Net 30, and we guarantee payment within that period of Net 30 , regardless of the client's payment status to us.

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Location Requirement: Onsite or Remote? Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Position will require a hybrid work schedule, with onsite work at the DHS headquarters in downtown Madison, WI approximately 1-2 days per week based on business needs. Remote work days require contractor to maintain high-speed internet connection at remote location(s) and their expense.

The Department of Health Services (DHS) is initiating a department-wide effort to modernize and centralize its grant administration information systems and related processes through the development and/or procurement of a comprehensive Grant Administration System.

To support this complex initiative, DHS requires a dedicated Project Manager to coordinate and oversee the work of the contractor team responsible for the planning and analysis phases of the project, including:

• Gathering of system, business, and technical requirements
• Conducting a feasibility study
• Designing the future-state system architecture
• Developing cost estimates for system development/procurement and maintenance

The Department of Health Services is undertaking a critical project to modernize and enhance our
agency s Grant Administration System to be used to manage the full lifecycle of state and federally
funded grant programs. The existing processes and systems are outdated, relying heavily on manual
workflows, spreadsheets, and disconnected tools that limit efficiency, data accuracy, and transparency.
The new Grant Administration System will serve as a centralized, enterprise solution designed to:

• Streamline grant application, review, award, and monitoring processes.
• Improve data management, reporting, and decision-making through integrated dashboards and performance metrics.
• Enhance compliance with state and federal regulations related to financial management, auditing, and transparency.
• Support improved communication and collaboration between grant program staff, applicants, award recipients, and agency leadership.
• Integrate with existing financial systems to ensure seamless fund management, payment processing, and reconciliation.

This system will ultimately improve services to external grantees while providing internal staff with the
tools and data they need to efficiently manage multiple funding sources, grant programs, and
performance reporting requirements.

The Project Manager will play a key role in guiding this high-priority initiative, coordinating business
units, IT staff, and system vendors to ensure successful system design and selection. They will plan and
coordinate work teams by following standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's
framework with an understanding of business and technical objectives of the project, working closely
with the project sponsor. They will maintain an updated project work plan, manage scope, track
schedule progress via appropriate metrics, document risks and mitigation plans, and implement a
communication plan. They will build an effective team, assign tasks to team members, evaluate
outcomes, and communicate to stakeholders. They will be responsible for identifying, tracking, and
resolving issues. They will provide technical support to project team members and rely on experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish project goals.

Required Skills:

• Project Manager capabilities with 10 years of experience managing large, complex projects from start to completion.
• 10 years of experience with Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and proven ability to create and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk logs.
• 10 years of experience managing a project involving multi-disciplinary teams and multiple business areas distributed throughout a large organization.

Desired Skills:

• Professional certification in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, or Change Management.
• Experience implementing or managing grant management systems or enterprise software.
• Familiarity with financial management systems and how they interface with grant management software.
• Experience working with government agencies, particularly regulatory, compliance, or funding environments.