Project Manager

Project manager 
Contract 
Lansing ,MI Hybrid
12+ years of experience
Local to MI profiles only 

Job Summary:

This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability and project management functions

for large strategic projects and programs with high visibility at the Agency Executive level.

These projects and programs require a fully dedicated project manager due to the level of

complexity, degree of intricate detail and accountability to executive leadership. Strategic

projects typically have a large diverse set of stakeholders, utilize vendor participation, require

coordination of multiple complex schedules and significant integration with other systems.

Strategic projects typically have durations of 2 years or longer with 50 or more team members,

require communication at the Agency Executive level and have a significant risk. This position

will ensure consistency with the State of Michigan project management methodology (SUITE),

perform long-term release planning based on organizational direction, regularly interact with the

project management teams for status of budget, quality and schedule, escalate issues and risks

as needed to executives and exercise project quality control activities to ensure project scope

expectations are met.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage direct engagement with stakeholders and vendors, dedicating approximately

15–20% of time to executive-level communication, including high-level project oversight,

stakeholder alignment, and leading monthly sponsor meetings to provide project health

updates

• Establish and monitor project controlling methods to ensure timely knowledge and

awareness of changes to project cost, quality or schedule.

• Provide planning, staffing, and reporting to ensure the successful completion of assigned

projects according to the sponsor’s goals and objectives. Planning, staffing and

reporting should adhere to the State of Michigan’s SUITE Project Management

Methodology and the Agency’s project prioritization process. Planning, staffing and

reporting spans the entire lifecycle of the project from initiation to closeout.

• Directs and coordinates the day-to-day activities, tasks and deliverables required from

the project team according to the project plan.

• Perform miscellaneous functions as needed to contribute to the overall operation and

objectives of the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB).

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working effectively in team environments within matrix

organizations

• 5+ years of experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing

requirements

• 5+ years of experience with data infrastructure concepts and data governance

fundamentals

• 5+ years of experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and

best practices

• 5+ years of experience with system development methodologies for building new

systems and enhancing existing information systems

• 5+ years of experience working with data communications and information systems

hardware and software concepts and operating principles

• 5+ years of experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively

• 5+ years of experience analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing actionable

solutions

• 5+ years of experience conducting training sessions and facilitating informational

workshops

• 5+ years of experience communicating across teams, building consensus, facilitating

working sessions, and negotiating outcomes

• 5+ years of experience managing stakeholder relationships, maintaining positive

interactions, and resolving issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a government or public sector environment is preferred

• Experience in multiple relevant roles (e.g., Project Manager, Program Manager, Project

Coordinator, or similar leadership/support roles) is preferred