Project Management Specialist or Project Leader - 2 positions!

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

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking IT Portfolio Management professionals to join our IT Project Management Office (PMO). Our PMO Specialist and Project Leader positions (IS Technical Services Specialist) will provide IT and project management support, solutions, and frameworks to support WisDOT business objectives and the State’s transportation infrastructure.

These full-time permanent positions are headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building on the near west side of Madison, WI and allow the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week. All employees are generally expected to be headquartered and work within the State of Wisconsin. This position will be required to come into the office for training, meetings and/or operational needs. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

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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 paid leave time 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 $49/month for single plans and $122/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
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

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.

We are recruiting for two positions: one heavily focused on project management and the other with a wider array of duties, with project leadership only being a portion of the work.

These positions provide guidance and leadership in IT Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) services and requires comprehensive knowledge of IT project management and project leadership concepts, methods, practices, and skills. In these positions, you will oversee project management services for complex projects, providing the tools and support our teams need to implement complex initiatives designed to significantly improve WisDOT technology and services. You will ensure that PMM requirements are complete and accurate, and that our IT project portfolio impacts are understood by management, business partners, project leaders and staff.

These positions will also lead complex IT projects for BITS where you will perform project management and business analysis activities using various methods to capture business requirements, document scope and deliverables, develop project plans. You will collaborate with a wide range of business areas, stakeholders, IT staff, and third-party vendors to support initiatives and improve efficiency in multiple technical environments.

These positions are in schedule-range (07-33) with an annual salary of $74,880 - $106,080 (or $36 - $51 per hour), 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.

These positions require occasional weekend hours a few times per year.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. 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.

Qualified applicants must describe their professional experience in all the following in order to be considered:

• Applying project management methodology standards, best practices, and leadership techniques to IT projects
• Mentoring project managers in project and portfolio management processes
• Working with multiple IT development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Lean, Iterative, SDLC, etc.)

In addition to all the above, well qualified applicants will also have professional experience with one or more of the following:

• Performing multiple steps of the project development life cycle process (i.e., planning, analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, support etc.)
• Learning, administering, and providing training on portfolio and resource management systems
• Developing and maintaining business partnerships
• PMP or other related professional training certification

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.

This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

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.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

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. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Vicki Kaul at vicki.kaul@dot.wi.gov or 608-261-6302.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on March 31st, 2026.