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

We want you to join and contribute to our talented and collaborative unit as an IT Project Leader!

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is actively looking for an energetic team player to lead application development projects as an IT Project Leader (IS Systems Development Services Specialist). This position is a critical part of our team that enables us to be highly focused on our business partners’ needs for complex IT projects.

This full time permanent position will be headquartered at any of the WisDOT DTSD building locations within the state: Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Rhinelander, Superior, Waukesha, or Wisconsin Rapids.

Why work with DOT IT? Check out this link for all the benefits of joining our team, or read more below:

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 vacation 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 $35/month for single plans and $87/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

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.

As an IT Project Manager / Leader, you will provide planning, development and implementation leadership for complex projects which have a significant departmental impact.

This position supports server and cloud based vendor applications hosted in AWS, Azure, etc. as well as in house development and maintenance of Java, .Net, Desktop and Geographic Information System (GIS) applications.

In this role, you will also be expected to:

• Perform project management and business analyst activities associated with IT projects
• Use various methods to capture and document business requirements through interviews and meetings with subject matter experts.

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business strategy in collaboration with management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with a wide range of business areas, stakeholders, IT staff, and third-party software vendors to support initiatives and increase efficiencies, crossing multiple technical environments
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
• Set, manage and communicate project expectations with team members and other stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan, schedule and track project milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, scope documentation and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risk, and devise contingency plans.
• Provide excellent customer service, consulting, and technical support services through standard IT project development and project management

What can we offer you?

• An environment where professional development is supported and encouraged
• A collaborative workplace where employee efforts are appreciated and recognized
• The ability to make a significant impact on the agency which serves the citizens of Wisconsin
• A collaborative team environment that embraces a culture of innovation and excellence

This position is in schedule-range (07-33) with an hourly salary of $35.00 - $47.50, 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.

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.

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. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, Wisconsin residency is not required. However, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may at times need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.

All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

Qualified applicants must have experience in all the following:

• Experience leading implementations for application development efforts
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements
• Experience creating and managing detailed project plans

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 can be directed to Vicki Drover at vickil.drover@dot.wi.gov or 608-261-6302.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on February 27th, 2023.