Project Manager

Project Manager Position Description



The State of Michigan is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior

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.



Key Responsibilities:



- 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 State of Michigan project management

methodologies, including SUITE, 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 SOM 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.



Technical Competencies:



- Strong knowledge of APIs, system interfaces, and multi-system

integrations across complex IT environments.



- 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.



- Ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams and external

vendors to support solution design, integration, deployment, and

issue resolution.



Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement: 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.



Ideal Candidate Profile:



- Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage

high-visibility projects with medium to high risk.



- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with

experience interacting with Agency Leadership.



- Ability to manage both technical delivery and change management

efforts within complex environments.



- Demonstrated success managing vendor-supported projects with

integrated technical components and stakeholder groups.