Senior Project Manager – Public Health Technology

About the role

A state public health agency is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead a large software implementation and rollout through execution and deployment. You will manage an integrated schedule across connected workstreams, coordinate internal teams and vendors, and drive rollout readiness and stakeholder communications. This is a remote role with occasional in-state travel; candidates must currently reside in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Lead software implementation, rollout, and transition-to-operations activities
• Manage the full project life cycle from initiation through implementation and closure
• Maintain an integrated schedule, dependencies, risks, issues, and decisions across workstreams
• Establish governance, delivery controls, escalation pathways, and performance measures
• Track scope, budgets, resources, deliverables, and quality
• Prepare status reports, decision materials, and executive-level communications
• Coordinate internal staff, vendors, contractors, and external partners
• Manage vendor performance against contracts, SOWs, service levels, and acceptance criteria
• Plan stakeholder and change communications, readiness, and training coordination
• Develop project charters and facilitate workgroups and discovery sessions
• Ensure compliance with privacy, security, regulatory, and accessibility requirements
• Coach and mentor staff in project and change management practices