Project Planning Manager Jobs in Milwaukee, WI (NOW HIRING)

Job Description Codeworks, an LRS company, is seeking a Senior Project Manager who thrives on leading complex, high-impact initiatives and bringing teams together to deliver meaningful results for a contract role. This opportunity will lead a large-scale ServiceNow consolidation effort, combining two ServiceNow instances into a unified platform while partnering with business and technical stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. Responsibilities Lead all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.

Oversee the consolidation of multiple ServiceNow instances into a single enterprise platform. Manage project scope, budget, schedule, resources, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful outcomes. Facilitate project planning sessions, develop work breakdown structures (WBS), and maintain detailed project plans.

Coordinate activities across project teams, vendors, consultants, and stakeholders. Identify, track, and resolve project risks and issues, escalating as appropriate. Provide regular project status updates and communicate effectively with business leaders, technical teams, and executive stakeholders.

Lead governance activities, including participation in steering committee and project review meetings. Develop and maintain project documentation, standards, and communication plans. Support process improvement initiatives and promote project management best practices.

Mentor team members and provide guidance on project management processes, tools, and methodologies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.

6+ years of project management experience leading large, complex technology initiatives. Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams. Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and project dependencies.

Strong experience facilitating project planning sessions and developing detailed project plans. Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills. Strong leadership, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.

Experience presenting to project governance bodies, steering committees, and executive leadership. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and related project management tools. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading ServiceNow implementation, migration, consolidation, or enhancement projects.

Experience managing enterprise platform modernization or transformation initiatives. Experience within healthcare or other highly regulated environments. Demonstrated success implementing project management process improvements and governance standards.

The base range for this contract position is $80.00 - $105.00 per hour, depending on experience. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all U.S. locations

Individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors. Codeworks, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, status, or protected veteran status.

In some cases, Codeworks, an LRS company, uses generative artificial intelligence ("AI") in support of our hiring processes. Codeworks takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications.

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