Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager
Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite per Week)
Job Type: Contract
Location & Interview Requirements
Local candidates only: Must currently reside within 90 miles of Lansing, MI at the time of submission.
Hybrid: Must work onsite 2 days per week starting from Day 1. No fully remote option.
Interview Process: First-round interviews will be virtual. Second-round interviews may be conducted in person. Candidates must be available for an in-person interview.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead large-scale, complex, and high-visibility IT software and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing enterprise-level projects involving cross-functional teams, multiple stakeholders, external vendors, complex schedules, budgets, and system integrations.
The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced Agile project management expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to manage strategic initiatives with minimal supervision while ensuring successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage large, complex IT software and infrastructure projects involving teams of 50 or more members.
Oversee end-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies.
Apply Agile project management methodologies to ensure effective project delivery.
Coordinate with multiple business units, technical teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
Manage external vendor relationships, deliverables, performance, and contractual obligations.
Participate in the preparation and review of Statements of Work (SOW), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and vendor contracts.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, status reports, and executive-level presentations.
Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, project reviews, and executive-level communications.
Ensure project activities align with organizational objectives, quality standards, and delivery expectations.
Provide leadership and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 6 years of professional experience managing IT software or infrastructure projects involving 50 or more team members.
Advanced experience managing Agile projects.
Strong experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.
Demonstrated experience in vendor management and coordination.
Experience preparing or contributing to Statements of Work (SOW), Requests for Proposals (RFP), or contracts.
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex project schedules.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage complex project challenges.
Experience communicating project status, risks, and deliverables to senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is highly desired.
Experience managing enterprise-wide IT initiatives and large-scale system integrations.
Experience working on high-visibility projects involving executive-level stakeholders.
Familiarity with IT project governance, risk management, and vendor contract management.
Work Schedule
This is a hybrid contract position based in Lansing, Michigan, requiring onsite attendance two days per week beginning on the first day of employment. Candidates must be located within 90 miles of Lansing at the time of submission and available for an in-person interview if requested.
