SIGMA Director - State Budget Office

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The State Budget Office (SBO) develops the governor’s Executive Budget recommendation, presents budget recommendations to the Legislature, and implements the approved budget. SBO includes SIGMA Operations and Support, which operates and supports Michigan’s Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA), the State’s enterprise resource planning solution. SIGMA supports budget development, accounting, time and attendance, employee expense reimbursements, leave requests, labor distribution, procurement, vendor services, and business intelligence. SIGMA Operations and Support includes the Business Operations and New Development, Centers of Excellence, and End User Support teams, along with a section overseeing Agile Operations processes.

The SIGMA Director provides strategic leadership and oversight to State agencies regarding SIGMA processes and functions, and serves as executive leader for a 72-member team and student assistants. The role directs SIGMA operations and continuous improvement, builds relationships with policymakers and stakeholders across State government, manages vendor partnerships and contracts, and strengthens collaboration across state and local government.

The office is located in Lansing, Michigan. A hybrid arrangement may be available, with one to two days per week on-site at the official workstation and potentially up to four remote days. Work must be performed in Michigan; candidates residing elsewhere must relocate at their own expense. A bachelor's degree in any major and two years of experience as a division director are required. Applicants must submit an online application, resume with employment dates and hours, cover letter, and—if applicable—an official transcript.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Two years of experience as a director of a division.
• Experience leading large, high-performing teams and fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in an inclusive, positive environment.
• Background in enterprise resource planning systems.
• Experience in project and contract management.
• Experience with strategic planning, continuous improvement, and organizational change management methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical and subject-specific matters to non-technical managers, policy officers, and the public.
• Work must be performed in the state of Michigan; candidates residing outside Michigan must relocate at their own expense.
• Submit an online application, a resume listing specific experience and employment dates (including month and year and hours per week), and a cover letter. Attach an official transcript if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to State agencies regarding SIGMA processes, procedures, and functions, including budget development, accounting, time and attendance, expense reimbursements, leave requests, labor distribution, procurement, vendor self-service, and business intelligence.
• Serve as executive leader for the 72-member SIGMA Operations and Support team and student assistants, fostering excellence, teamwork, collaboration, and a positive culture.
• Direct all aspects of SIGMA operations and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with statewide policymakers and SIGMA stakeholders, including central control agencies, budget officers, chief finance officers, procurement officers, human resources directors, and leaders across all three branches of State government.
• Ensure effective contract management and productive partnerships with SIGMA vendor partners.
• Strengthen collaboration across state and local government through national associations and professional discussion groups.
• Oversee SIGMA’s Agile Operations processes through the director’s office.

What This Job Offers

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