Certified Project Manager IV/Sr. (Madison, WI)

•  Extensive experience applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex, enterprise projects.
•  Expert-level skills and experience with conflict management/resolution.
•  Advanced listening and expert documentation skills.
•  Advanced analysis skills grounded in technology, business planning, and management.
•  Demonstrated ability to identify appropriate members and develop effective teams with specific knowledge and skills needed to develop solutions and make recommendations.
•  Ability to independently identify and obtain information sources needed to perform responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
•  Extensive experience and ability at identifying key points and communicating results accurately and effectively to a broad audience.
•  Extensive knowledge of information technology planning and implementation methods and techniques.
•  Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Visio, etc.).
•  Expert knowledge of project management methods, principles, tools, and techniques, including MS Visio and project management software.
•  Ability to influence others and encouraging creative thinking to identify solutions.
•  Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and team building skills to develop and sustain effective working relationships, including facilitation and leadership skills.
•  Skill in establishing and maintaining effective contact and communication with staff and management at all levels of the organization and with external groups/individuals.
•  Expert ability to communicate business and technical concepts and information effectively to a wide range of audiences.
•  Considerable ability to work as an effective member in a team environment and to mentor more junior staff.
•  Ability to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment with minimum supervision and produce effective, acceptable results within defined time frames.
•  Ability to take the initiative to assertively represent business needs, to stand firm when necessary and to compromise when possible, to diplomatically challenge assumptions, and to make recommendations to business and technical staff at all levels of responsibility and authority throughout the organization.
•  Highly skilled in effective time management, organization, and priority-setting; high attention to detail.
•  Demonstrated ability to analyze facts and apply sound judgment in decision making.
•  Advanced skill in the use of IT Service Management (ITSM) application for Agile story and bug ticket tracking.
•  Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work force.
•  Ability to understand and comply with all ETF security standards, policies, processes, and procedures.

Department: Preferred Vendors
This is a contract position