SaaS Strong Communication Skills Manager

SaaS Strong Communication Skills Manager

(Jobs in Madison, WI)

Requirement id 159415

Job title Manager

Job location in Madison, WI

Skills required SaaS, Project Management Experience, PMP Certification, Strong Communication Skills

Open Date 27-Oct-2026

Close Date

Job type Contract

Duration 7 Months

Compensation DOE

Status requirement ---

Job interview type ---

Email Recruiter:coolsoft

Job Description Manager: SaaS, Project Management Experience, PMP Certification, Strong Communication Skills

Start date :11/30/2026

End Date :06/30/2027

Submission deadline :11/3/2026 at 4:00 PM CST.

Client Info : DCF

Note:

• INTERVIEW NOTES: PLEASE NOTE: A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to candidates bid upon confirming the interview. Please see "DCF Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions" document in the Attachments section of this posting for details.

• Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.

• MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)

• Interview process: via Zoom/Teams.

• Onsite, hybrid or remote: WI residency required. Must be WI resident or willing to relocate within 30 days of start date at own expense. 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.

Description:

Client is seeking a highly experienced individual to serve as the Child Care Systems Modernization Implementation Manager. This individual will provide strategic guidance and direct execution during the planning, procurement, and implementation phases of a multi-year child care systems modernization initiative with a SaaS vendor.

The Implementation Manager will be responsible for ensuring IT leadership and stakeholders stay informed at all points of the transformation effort while working closely with the business area Strategic Consultant to ensure all parties involved remain aligned. The Implementation Manager will assist in defining scope, coordinating stakeholders, developing roadmaps, managing SaaS vendor engagements, and coordinating IT resources and leveraging established governance, planning, and operational structures to ensure successful implementation.

The selected contractor will operate with a high degree of independence and will leverage existing DCF subject matter experts, business leaders, and technology staff to advance the initiative.

The contractor will be expected to directly produce work products and deliverables rather than relying on dedicated project staff. Success in this role requires both strategic management and direct execution.

Project management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is required

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Modernization Leadership

• Coordinate with the Strategic Consultant to develop and maintain an overall modernization roadmap and implementation strategy.

• Assess current-state business needs, technology systems, organizational readiness, and modernization needs.

• Identify risks, dependencies, and critical decision points requiring executive engagement.

• Recommend phased approaches for implementation, organizational change management, and business transformation.

Procurement and Vendor Management:

• Collaborate in the development of procurement strategies and supporting documentation.

• Draft and coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and related procurement materials.

• Evaluate vendor proposals and support contract negotiations.

• Advise agency leadership on vendor selection, contracting approaches, and governance structures.

• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for future vendors and implementation partners.

Partner Coordination and Governance

• Coordinate activities across business, policy, finance, procurement, and technology teams.

• Facilitate executive decision-making and ensure alignment among partners and stakeholders.

• Develop governance structures, decision frameworks,

Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 159415 while calling.

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