Seeking a candidate
located in the specified area.
The Client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior
Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale IT initiatives. This role requires
a strong blend of project management expertise, leadership capabilities,
technical awareness, and change management proficiency to ensure successful
project outcomes aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards.
Key
Responsibilities:
Provide strategic oversight, leadership, and
accountability for one or more large, complex IT projects, typically lasting
longer than 6 months, involving 20 or more team members, and requiring
executive-level communication and coordination.
Ensure alignment with State of Michigan project
management methodologies, including SUITE, investment management, and systems
engineering methodology.
Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project
planning and execution, including the development of integrated schedules, risk
management plans, and budget tracking.
Monitor and report on project progress regarding scope,
quality, schedule, and budget, and escalate issues and risks to executive
leadership as necessary.
Perform long-term release planning to support
organizational strategic goals and ensure alignment with broader enterprise
initiatives.
Evaluate technical requirements in collaboration with IT
and business stakeholders, proposing solutions that meet business needs while
adhering to SOM best practices and industry standards.
Apply structured change management practices grounded in
the ADKAR (Prosci) framework to ensure stakeholder alignment and successful
adoption of project deliverables.
Technical
Competencies:
Strong knowledge of APIs, system interfaces, and
multi-system integrations across complex IT environments.
Working knowledge of IT infrastructure components and
their interactions within networked environments (e.g., firewalls, VIPs, F5
listeners, ports).
Familiarity with core infrastructure environments
including networks, servers, storage, web platforms, and virtual/cloud
solutions.
Ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams
and external vendors to support solution design, integration, deployment, and
issue resolution.
Change
Management and Stakeholder Engagement: This position plays a
critical role in driving change adoption through:
Integration of change management principles from the
outset of the project.
Close collaboration with stakeholder engagement leads to
develop and implement communication plans, facilitate training sessions, and
monitor organizational readiness.
Supporting stakeholders at every level to reduce
resistance, align expectations, and ensure long-term user adoption of new
systems and processes.
Ideal
Candidate Profile:
Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and
manage high-visibility projects with medium to high risk.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication
skills with experience interacting with Agency Leadership.
Ability to manage both technical delivery and change
management efforts within complex environments.
Demonstrated success managing vendor-supported projects
with integrated technical components and stakeholder groups.
Information
Locations Lansing, MIPosition Open to Only localsIndustry Information TechnologyStatus OpenJob Age 0 Day'sCreated Date 08/14/2025No.of Positions 1Duration 12 MonthsZip Code
