Information Technology Project Manager 14

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports state agencies through services that include information technology, facilities, contracting and procurement, financial management, and other operational functions. This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability, and project management for one or more large, complex projects. Projects typically involve vendor participation, complex schedules, integration with other systems, 20 or more team members, durations exceeding six months, communication with agency leadership, and medium-to-high risk.

The project manager ensures alignment with the State of Michigan project management methodology (SUITE), performs long-term release planning based on organizational direction, monitors project budget, quality, and schedule, escalates issues and risks to executives, and conducts quality-control activities to ensure project scope expectations are met. The role is located in Lansing, Michigan. DTMB currently offers a hybrid arrangement of two days onsite at the official work location and three remote days per week; this arrangement is subject to change. Out-of-state applicants must plan to relocate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, project management, or mathematics.
• Three years of professional experience equivalent to an IT project coordinator, unless an eligible certification substitutes for some or all of the experience requirement.
• Thorough knowledge of project management principles, concepts, and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of system development methods for new systems and enhancements to existing information systems.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data communications and information-systems hardware and software.
• Knowledge of IT audit, quality assurance, and independent verification and validation techniques.
• Ability to work in a team environment involving matrix organizations and resolve conflicting high-priority requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, suggest solutions, and conduct training and informational sessions.
• Ability to build consensus, facilitate working sessions, negotiate solutions and alternatives, and perform problem and issue resolution.
• Complete and attach the IT Program/Project worksheet, including project length, personal effort hours, number of stakeholders, and role for each project.
• Attach a detailed resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format.
• Attach official college transcripts if applicable; internet versions are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification may substitute for the experience requirement.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.
• SUITE Certification may substitute for two educational credits.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, leadership, accountability, and project management for one or more large, complex projects.
• Ensure consistency with the State of Michigan project management methodology (SUITE).
• Perform long-term release planning based on organizational direction.
• Regularly monitor project budget, quality, and schedule with project management teams.
• Escalate project issues and risks to executives as needed.
• Conduct project quality-control activities to ensure project scope expectations are met.
• Communicate effectively with varied audiences, facilitate working sessions, build consensus, and negotiate solutions.
• Resolve problems and issues and maintain favorable public relations.

Benefits

• Tuition reduction program at several higher education institutions.
• Good benefits.
• Professional development training.
• Vacation and sick time policies.
• Support for balancing work and family life.
• Potential sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 for eligible classifications; not applicable to current state employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level