Project Manager

Vaco
$65.00 - $80.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Appleton
Apr 08, 2025
Title: Project Manager Location: Onsite - Appleton, WI 3 days a week in office / days remote Term: Contract to Hire - 6 month contract period. Pay: $65 -$80 hr W2 Start Date: ASAP Our client urgently requires a Project Manager to join their web development team. We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to lead the team through a complete website redesign. The ideal candidate should be able to effectively balance remote and on-site work in Appleton while leading a team of 20 members to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. Core Responsibilities: Direct comprehensive project management from inception through to launch. Supervise a diverse team of over 20 including internal and partner employees. Navigate effective communication with all stakeholders across different business units. Create and uphold project schedules, deadlines, and approaches to minimize risks. Run Agile Scrum techniques tailored to specific project demands. Maintain adherence to security protocols, quality standards, and organizational goals. Required Skills and Experience: 5-10+ years of IT project management experience driving complex initiatives to successful completion. Demonstrated expertise in steering full lifecycle projects within hybrid remote environments, delivering measurable outcomes with consistency and precision. Solid knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), coupled with proven skills in vendor coordination and team leadership. Proficient in Microsoft Project or equivalent tools to manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables. Current PMP, CSM certification is not required but highly preferred. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.