Direct Client: Project Manager @ Lansing, MI – Hybrid – Only Locals

KSN Technologies.•Lansing, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager (PM3) will support the State of Michigan Project Management Office and Michigan Department of Corrections on high-priority projects. As part of the DTMB Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO), the role works with DTMB Agency Services technical teams and agency executives and stakeholders to deliver initiatives. Projects may include technology implementations, organizational initiatives, procurement efforts, and RFP-driven projects in Agile and traditional delivery environments. The role requires formal IT project management experience and the ability to lead large, complex projects in government or other public-sector organizations, including in a fast-paced, multi-vendor setting with a hybrid workforce. The position is a one-year contract based in Lansing, Michigan, with a hybrid schedule: onsite Monday and Tuesday and remote Wednesday through Friday. Candidates must reside in Michigan at the time of posting and be able to work without visa sponsorship. Interviews are virtual, but candidates must also be available for an in-person interview. A Cover Letter and Cover Sheet are required at submission; the Cover Letter must not contain candidate personal information. The Project Manager uses the State of Michigan's Clarity project portfolio management tool to prepare schedules, assign resources, and manage budgets. The role monitors and communicates project progress; manages cost, schedule, scope, resources, quality, and risks; leads stakeholder communications and collaboration; oversees vendor deliverables and contract adherence; and ensures projects follow State of Michigan methodologies and lifecycle processes. The Project Manager also facilitates change control, assesses the effects of proposed changes on project benefits, and keeps project artifacts current.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience as a Project Manager.
At least 8 years of experience managing projects with budgets greater than $20 million.
At least 8 years of experience managing IT projects in a large, complex enterprise environment.
At least 8 years of experience managing vendors and/or third-party solution providers.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and driving work to successful completion with minimal supervision.
Experience working with varied stakeholders and system/business owners from other departments.
Experience managing multi-vendor environments in a government environment.
Experience providing project management services for IT projects involving Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) technology.
Ability to oversee technical teams working on system architecture and integration across SaaS solutions.
Must reside within the State of Michigan at the time of posting.
Must be able to work without visa sponsorship.
Must be available for an in-person interview in addition to the virtual interview process.
Must work onsite Monday and Tuesday, with remote work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
A Cover Letter and Cover Sheet are required at submission; the Cover Letter must not include candidate personal information.

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) or another relevant project management certification.
Experience using project portfolio management systems and tools such as Clarity.
Previous experience in state government, the Department of Corrections, or other public-sector agencies.
Residence in the Lansing, Michigan area, within one hour, is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Use the State of Michigan's Clarity project portfolio management tool to prepare project schedules, assign resources, and manage budgets.
Prepare project information and presentations for executives, managers, and project team members.
Monitor, control, and communicate project progress while actively managing cost, schedule, scope, resources, quality, and risks.
Provide clear, timely, and accurate project status communications to sponsors, team members, program managers, and DTMB management using appropriate methods.
Lead and foster collaboration between technical and business teams, building consensus and commitment.
Manage and communicate interfaces involving other agencies.
Ensure projects follow State of Michigan methodologies and make appropriate, timely transitions through project lifecycle stages and phases.
Facilitate and enforce change management when a project deviates from approved scope, schedule, or budget; ensure change requests receive appropriate approval before action or updates.
Understand project benefits and assess the impact of change requests on benefits business cases.
Ensure related project artifacts are updated as needed.
Review and understand vendor contracts, actively manage vendor deliverables, and ensure adherence to the vendor deliverable approval procedure.
Facilitate stakeholder interactions by clarifying expectations and ensuring deliverables are assigned, reviewed, and completed.
Lead multiple concurrent initiatives, including technology implementations, organizational initiatives, procurement efforts, and RFP-driven projects.