NEW JOB OPENING
SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION & PROCUREMENT
IN Madison, WI, USA!

 

Date Posted: 10/27/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 509858
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager Technology Modernization & Procurement
Job Location: Madison, WI, USA, 53703
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Primarily remote with some onsite work possibility
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 7
Min Hourly Rate($): 80.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 85.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Procurement, Project Management, Written Communication
Experience Desired:
Project Management of Large Initiatives (15+ yrs),
Development of Project Artifacts (plan, charter, status reports, etc.) (15+ yrs),
Prepare Written Reports (12+ yrs),
Experience with vendor selection, contract negotiation, and multi-vendor environments (12+ yrs),
Strong knowledge of project management, organizational change management, and systems implementation methodologies (10 yrs),
Experience facilitating executive-level decision-making and stakeholder engagement (10 yrs)

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description


Consultant must be a Wisconsin resident or willing to relocate within 30 days of start date at own expense. This is 90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice. Onsite work is not likely, but candidate should be prepared to come onsite if required. Project management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is required at time of submission.



Required Experience and Skills:

• Significant experience Leading large-scale technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives with a SaaS vendor

• Project Management (15+ Years)

• Procurement Planning (10+ Years)

• Written and Verbal Communication

• Critical Thinking

• Development of Project Artifacts (plan, charter, status reports, etc.) (15 Years)

• Prepare Written Reports (12 Years)

• Strong Communication Skills (12 Years)

• Prepare Executive Briefings (12 Years)

• MS Project or equivalent (12 Years)

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing complex technology procurements.

• Experience with vendor selection, contract negotiation, and multi-vendor environments.

• Strong knowledge of project management, organizational change management, and systems implementation methodologies.

• Experience facilitating executive-level decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.



Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience with government program systems.

• Experience modernizing legacy systems to a SaaS platform.

• Solid understanding of cloud-based platforms, modular procurement strategies, and agile delivery approaches.

• Experience coordinating between internal teams and SaaS vendors.

• Experience establishing governance structures for large-scale modernization initiatives.



Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Strategic Consultant to develop and maintain an overall modernization roadmap and implementation strategy

• Assess current-state business needs, technology systems, organizational readiness, and modernization needs

• Identify risks, dependencies, and critical decision points requiring executive engagement.

• Recommend phased approaches for implementation, organizational change management, and business transformation

• Collaborate in the development of procurement strategies and supporting documentation

• Draft and coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and related procurement materials

• Evaluate vendor proposals and support contract negotiations

• Advise agency leadership on vendor selection, contracting approaches, and governance structures

• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for future vendors and implementation partners

• Coordinate activities across business, policy, finance, procurement, and technology teams

• Facilitate executive decision-making and ensure alignment among partners and stakeholders

• Develop governance structures, decision frameworks, reporting processes, and escalation protocols

• Prepare executive briefings, status reports, and strategic recommendations

• Identify resource needs and recommend future staffing and contractor support models

• Develop foundational project artifacts, including charters, workplans, risk registers, issue logs, and implementation frameworks

• Support development of business requirements, process improvement opportunities, and future-state operating models

• Establish structures necessary for transition from planning into implementation

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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About Rose

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  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
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