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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Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, OfficeJob Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Location/Division Specific Information
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations
Discover Impactful Work:
Provides tactical support for client-facing projects. Manages and supports project performance with specific emphasis on financial management of the program and progressive responsibility for client communications. Provides internal consulting on project management issues and identifies opportunities for process and efficiency improvement. Identifies and escalates risks identified to project timelines and meeting financial objectives for both internal goals and client expectations.
A day in the Life:
Provides oversight and coordination of study initiation.
Understands protocol language and translates to internal systems and processes.
Prepares for and facilitates internal meetings; attends external meetings
Coordinates stability launches
Maintains project set-up and sample test scheduling
Evaluates and manages project timelines and deliverables
Understands and adheres to contract language, support contract management process
Manages project setup and financials
Responsible for projections, forecast and revenue recognition for fee for service, hourly or FTE programs, adhering to client budgets and utilization targets, adjusting forecasts or project priority weekly as necessary; communicate routine FTE utilization and spend.
Progressive responsibility for internal and external communications, beginning with project financial coordination.
Assists client relationship manager with meeting minutes and action items to support client projects
Manages study documents and testing directives, shares data/reports
Supports fee for service and hourly contract review processes
Provides/Supports training of Program Manager I
Involvement in cross-functional initiatives/process improvements
Keys to Success:
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Experience
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 3+ years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
Competent with specific computers and enterprise applications, including office productivity
Proven analytical skills
Demonstrated compliance with procedures and policies
Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a stressful environment
Ability to work effectively with multi-level teams
Work Environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Consulting & Professional Services
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 Faith Technologies Incorporated, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and CVS Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 Green Bay 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 67% of program manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 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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