Job DescriptionOur client is seeking a highly experienced individual to serve as the Systems Modernization Implementation Manager. This individual will provide strategic guidance and direct execution during the planning, procurement, and implementation phases of a multi-year systems modernization initiative with a SaaS vendor.
Important Details: Onsite, hybrid or remote:
Wisconsin residency required. Must be a WI resident or willing to relocate within 30 days of start date. 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.
Duration: 6/30/2027, with the potential to extend for an additional term(s)
Additional details: Weekend coverage is possible but unlikely.Potential weekend/on call during production outages only.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Planning and Modernization Leadership- Coordinatewith the Strategic Consultant to develop and maintain an overallmodernization roadmap and implementation strategy.
- Assesscurrent-state business needs, technology systems, organizationalreadiness, and modernization needs.
- Identifyrisks, dependencies, and critical decision points requiring executiveengagement.
- Recommendphased approaches for implementation, organizational change management,and business transformation.
Procurement and Vendor Management- Collaboratein the development of procurement strategies and supporting documentation.
- Draftand coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals(RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and related procurement materials.
- Evaluatevendor proposals and support contract negotiations.
- Adviseagency leadership on vendor selection, contracting approaches, andgovernance structures.
- Establishperformance expectations and accountability measures for future vendorsand implementation partners.
Partner Coordination and Governance- Coordinateactivities across business, policy, finance, procurement, and technologyteams.
- Facilitateexecutive decision-making and ensure alignment among partners andstakeholders.
- Developgovernance structures, decision frameworks, reporting processes, andescalation protocols.
- Prepareexecutive briefings, status reports, and strategic recommendations.
Program Development and Readiness- Identifyresource needs and recommend future staffing and contractor supportmodels.
- Developfoundational project artifacts, including charters, workplans, riskregisters, issue logs, and implementation frameworks.
- Supportdevelopment of business requirements, process improvement opportunities,and future-state operating models.
- Establishstructures necessary for transition from planning into implementation.
RequirementsMinimal Qualifications- Significant experience leading large-scale technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives with a SaaS vendor.
- 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 Qualifications- 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.
BenefitsHourly rate for 1099: $101.00
Hourly rate for W2: $73.00
Full-Time W2 employees may receive the following benefits:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Simple IRA
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
