IT Project Manager (Contract) — Carex Consulting Group
Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract (with potential extension)
Industry: Biotechnology / Healthcare Technology
About the Role
We’re partnering with a Biotech leader to bring on an experienced IT Project Manager who will lead low- to medium-complexity projects supporting critical business and technology initiatives. This role is perfect for a collaborative, detail-oriented PM who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to drive projects from concept to completion.
You’ll work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to ensure projects stay on track, within scope, and aligned to organizational objectives—all while following established project delivery frameworks.
What You’ll Do
Project Leadership & Delivery
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Plan, manage, and execute low- to medium-complexity IT and corporate projects.
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Lead project teams and drive decision-making while acting as a key problem solver.
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Identify and manage project deliverables, milestones, schedules, and resources.
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Prepare and maintain project plans, status reports, and required documentation.
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Create and manage project budgets and ensure alignment with objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement
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Consult with management and review project proposals to define scope and goals.
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Keep leadership, team members, and business partners informed of progress and issues.
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Manage stakeholder expectations and translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly communications.
Execution & Governance
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Manage project scope, requirements, risks, and issues using established PM methodologies.
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Oversee change requests, ensure alignment with original specifications, and monitor results against standards.
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Prepare projects for governance gate approvals and ensure delivery of all PM artifacts.
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Allocate team responsibilities, plan resource needs, and supervise work.
Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration
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Build strong relationships with stakeholders and collaborate on cross-functional project dependencies.
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Identify opportunities for process improvements and creative solutions.
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Provide leadership, motivation, and clear direction throughout the project lifecycle.
Additional Responsibilities
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Support Exact Sciences’ mission, values, and Quality Management System.
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Maintain reliable attendance and model an inclusion-focused mindset.
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Ability to travel locally between Exact Sciences sites and up to 5% travel nationally.
What You’ll Bring
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree OR HS diploma/GED + 4 years of relevant PM experience.
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5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in IT or business functions.
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Demonstrated success leading high-performance teams and multiple simultaneous projects.
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Strong strategic thinking, relationship management, and communication skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard PM tools.
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Ability to grasp and communicate technical concepts effectively.
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Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience leading software development projects using Agile methodologies.
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PMI PMP or related project management certification.
Who Thrives in This Role
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A proactive problem-solver who enjoys structure, clarity, and guiding teams.
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Someone who can flex between technical and business conversations with ease.
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A steady communicator who can keep everyone aligned—even when projects shift.
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Someone who values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.