IT Project Manager

**This is a long term opportunity and is onsite 2 days per week in Lansing, MI **
Description

• Documented experience in successfully managing enterprise IT projects (full project lifecycle)
• Applications/Development project experience
• Infrastructure project experience
• Proven record of delivery project on time and on budget
• Managing of IT Agile development projects
• Experience performing scope management for projects, including a disciplined change control
• Experience creating project charters
• Experience managing project budgets
• Experience performing issues management across multiple departments
• RFP experience
• COTS project experience (commercial off the shelf)

Job Description:
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. 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.
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.
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
Qualifications:
IT Project Management experience
RFP experience
Experience working effectively in team environments within matrix organizations
Experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing requirements
Experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices
Experience with system development methodologies for building new systems and enhancing existing information systems
Experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively
Experience analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing actionable solutions
Experience conducting training sessions and facilitating informational workshops
Experience communicating across teams, building consensus, facilitating working sessions, and negotiating outcomes
Experience managing stakeholder relationships, maintaining positive interactions, and resolving issues
Previous experience working in a government or public sector environment is preferred
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lansing, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lansing,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.