Job Summary (Project Manager State of Michigan Lansing MI):
- Position: Project Manager (12-month contract fully on-site Lansing MI; US Citizens only)
- Interview: Face-to-face interview required; Michigan drivers license address verification; vendor to upload candidate screenshot if interviewed
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a multi-year high-budget ($20M) IT modernization project within a complex enterprise environment.
- Plan manage and communicate project activities to deliver projects on scope schedule and budget.
- Coordinate and facilitate collaboration among technical business and vendor teams advocating for consensus and commitment.
- Use Agile/Scrum methodologies and act as a servant leader for self-managed teams.
- Monitor and communicate project progress including cost schedule scope quality resources and risks.
- Maintain clear timely and accurate communications with all stakeholders including project teams steering committee and management.
- Prepare and present project status reports to steering and program teams.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure deliverables meet contract requirements.
- Develop and maintain key project management methodology (PMM) deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Proactively identify evaluate and mitigate project risks and issues escalating as needed.
- Enforce adherence to change management and IT governance processes.
- Create Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for projects in yellow/red status and ensure project benefits are tracked.
- Ensure timely discussion and management of project interdependencies and impacts.
- Facilitate stakeholder interactions and ensure assignment and completion of all deliverables.
Required Experience and Skills:
- 5 years managing projects with budgets over $20M.
- 5 years as a Project Manager on IT projects.
- 5 years of Agile/Scrum experience.
- Experience with Microsoft DevOps (preferred).
- Documented experience managing IT projects in large complex enterprise environments.
- Strong leadership collaboration and communication skills.
- Experience working with project managers on technology integration between systems.
- Previous state government experience (highly desired).
- Must provide three professional references for IT project management experience.
Other Requirements:
- Must be available onsite from Day 1.
- Michigan residency required (address will be verified).
- No duplicate submissions from previous postings.