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One of my top clients in Madison is hiring a Project Manager through December with likely extensions into 2027. It’s managing a significant LMS System Migration. Strong Project Management skills are required, but LMS experience is not required. The role will require 1-2 days a week on site.
Please respond to these questions on the top of your resume or application to be considered. Applicants not following this process may be immediately disqualified. Responses must include the proper number and letter format (please see below) in front of the answers on your resume/submission.
Questions:
1a. Are you currently located in and will you be working in Wisconsin for the entirety of this assignment? (Yes or no)
2a. How many years of Waterfall Project Management experience do you have?
2b. How many years of Agile or Kanban experience do you have?
3a. This role is a contract: Are you open to that type of a role? (Yes or no)
3b. Do you feel you meet a majority of the requirements put forth in this job description? (Yes or no)
Job Title
Senior Project Manager – Learning Management System Migration
Location
Madison, WI (Hybrid – onsite one day per week)
Type
Contract
Duration
Through end of year, with potential extension based on project needs
Overview
We are seeking a senior-level Project Manager to lead a large-scale Learning Management System (LMS) migration initiative. This role will manage the delivery of a complex, customer-facing platform that supports training, professional development, and digital content delivery. The project involves migrating from a legacy LMS to a modern, cloud-based solution and is part of a broader strategic product modernization effort.
This is a high-impact role requiring ownership of delivery outcomes, strong coordination across technical and business teams, and effective management of external vendors. The Project Manager will work closely with a Business Analyst and Change Manager as part of a broader delivery team.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of a complex LMS migration with multiple workstreams and dependencies
Own project planning, timelines, risk management, and delivery governance
Coordinate and manage multiple external vendors and implementation partners
Partner closely with technology, data, security, product, and content teams
Translate business and product requirements into executable delivery plans
Oversee system integrations, data migration, testing, and release readiness
Manage stakeholder communication, executive reporting, and escalation paths
Ensure delivery quality while balancing speed, scope, and business impact
Support change management and rollout planning to minimize disruption to users
Required Experience & Qualifications
Senior-level project management experience leading large, complex software implementations
Proven success delivering customer-facing or commercial platforms
Strong experience managing system integrations, data flows, and security considerations
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendors within a single program
Experience working in blended delivery environments (iterative and waterfall)
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
High attention to detail with strong documentation and decision tracking practices
Top Skills
Enterprise Project Management
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Risk, Dependency, and Delivery Governance
Cross-functional Collaboration
Executive Communication & Presence
Change Awareness and Organizational Readiness
Tools & Technologies
Learning Management Systems (LMS) or similar SaaS platforms
Project planning and reporting tools
Systems integration and data migration concepts
Testing methodologies (system, integration, UAT)
Change management frameworks (knowledge of ADKAR a plus)
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