Program Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Program Manager jobs in Wisconsin concentrate in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and defense contracting, with demand at every level from associate program manager to senior director overseeing enterprise portfolios. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the most active hiring metros, anchored by established employers such as Epic Systems, Harley-Davidson, and Advocate Aurora Health. The most in-demand specialties are IT program delivery, healthcare operations, and government contract management tied to Wisconsin's defense and aerospace sector. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
Work independently, under the direction of the Program Director, Principle Investigator, or Department Chair to manage the activities of a division-wide or department-wide program. Provide direction and guidance to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program’s goals.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for program deliverables.
- Develop and manage program budget.
- Schedule people and material resources.
- Recruit and train program staff.
- Coordinate the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports.
- Oversee the collection, analysis, and dissemination of program data.
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the program.
- Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and special events.
- Oversee training for program participants.
- Coordinate and manage program outreach activities including acting as a liason with community organizations.
- Ensure program data and progress are reported to program stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.
- Participate in the development of program resources through literature searches, contact with outside programs, and review of funding opportunities.
- Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the program and the profession or area of research.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
- Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.
- Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills
Qualifications
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Required Experience: 6 years
Physical Requirements
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
Work Environment
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Sensory Acuity
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
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Why MCW?
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pet Insurance
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field required
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred
- Five or more years managing cross-functional programs from initiation through delivery
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe frameworks in a team environment
- Proven ability to manage program budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications
- Proficiency with program management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, or MS Project
Program Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program manager in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin employers require a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or information technology, followed by several years of project or program coordination experience. Wisconsin does not issue a state license for program managers, so the standard credential path is earning a Project Management Professional certification through the Project Management Institute. Many Wisconsin healthcare employers also value the Program Management Professional credential or familiarity with Epic's project methodology.
Which companies hire program managers in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin program manager roles are posted by GE HealthCare, Medical College of Wisconsin, and University of Wisconsin–Madison and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's mix of large health systems, defense contractors, and manufacturing headquarters means openings appear across a broad range of industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most program manager jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Waukesha account for the most program manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and financial services firms, while Madison's activity is driven by Epic Systems, state government agencies, and the University of Wisconsin system, making both cities strong primary targets for candidates.
Are there remote program manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 57% of program manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how central the role is to distributed teams and digital delivery. Strategic planning, vendor oversight, and cross-functional coordination are the functions most commonly performed fully remote, while roles tied to manufacturing operations or on-site implementation typically require regular in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a program manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a program coordinator or project coordinator role at a large Wisconsin employer and building toward program management from there. Epic Systems in Verona runs structured implementation and project associate programs that develop early-career candidates, and Advocate Aurora Health regularly posts program coordinator openings that serve as a direct pipeline. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential gives candidates without a full portfolio a concrete credential to point to during the transition.
Where can I find and apply to program manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to program manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Wisconsin employers. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.
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