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