| Note: | Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. Local candidates only - Candidates must be located within 2 hours of Lansing, MI at time of submission. |
| Job Description | The client 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 client 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 |
| Top Skills & Years of Experience | Top Skills & Years of Experience: -
5+ years overall experience -
Experience with the ADKAR (Prosci) Framework -
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. |