IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale IT initiatives. This role requires a strong blend of project management expertise, leadership capabilities, technical awareness, and change management proficiency to ensure successful project outcomes aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards.

Tasks

• Provide strategic oversight, leadership, and accountability for one or more large, complex IT projects, typically lasting longer than 6 months, involving 20 or more team members, and requiring executive-level communication and coordination.
• Ensure alignment with project management methodologies, including investment management, and systems engineering methodology.
• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project planning and execution, including the development of integrated schedules, risk management plans, and budget tracking.
• Monitor and report on project progress regarding scope, quality, schedule, and budget, and escalate issues and risks to executive leadership as necessary.
• Perform long-term release planning to support organizational strategic goals and ensure alignment with broader enterprise initiatives.
• Evaluate technical requirements in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders, proposing solutions that meet business needs while adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• Apply structured change management practices grounded in the ADKAR (Prosci) framework to ensure stakeholder alignment and successful adoption of project deliverables.

This position plays a critical role in driving change adoption through:

• Integration of change management principles from the outset of the project.
• Close collaboration with stakeholder engagement leads to develop and implement communication plans, facilitate training sessions, and monitor organizational readiness.
• Supporting stakeholders at every level to reduce resistance, align expectations, and ensure long-term user adoption of new systems and processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with experience interacting with Agency Leadership.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams and external vendors to support solution design, integration, deployment, and issue resolution.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills is crucial to success and productivity in this role.

NOTE: Local candidates only - Candidates must be located within 2 hours of Lansing, MI at time of submission. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED. Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week.

Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)

Contract: 1+ years

Skills Required:

• 5+ years - Project Manager experience
• 5+ years - Proven ability leading large, cross-functional teams and managing high-visibility projects with medium to high risk.
• 5+ years - Experience managing both technical delivery and change management efforts within complex environments.
• 5+ years - Experience managing vendor-supported projects with integrated technical components and stakeholder groups.
• 5+ years - Strong knowledge of APIs, system interfaces, and multi-system integrations across complex IT environments.
• 5+ years - Working knowledge of IT infrastructure components and their interactions within networked environments (e.g., firewalls, VIPs, F5 listeners, ports).
• Familiarity with core infrastructure environments including networks, servers, storage, web platforms, and virtual/cloud solutions.
• Bachelor s Degree (Please include on your resume)

Skills Desired A plus to have:

• Experience with the ADKAR (Prosci) Framework

***Rate depends on experience

*** Local candidates preferred, not mandatory

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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