Project Manager 3

Title:

Project Manager 3

Interview Process

• First-round interviews will be virtual, but second-round interviews may take place in person.
• Candidates MUST be available for an in-person interview.

Duration:

1 year with possible extension

Work Type:

Hybrid

Work Schedule

• Resource will be working a hybrid schedule.
• NO REMOTE-ONLY OPTION.
• Must be onsite from day 1, two days a week.

Location Requirement

• Local candidates ONLY.
• Candidates must be located within 90 miles of Lansing, MI, at the time of submission.

Job Description

This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability, and project management functions for large strategic and complex projects with high visibility at the agency executive level. These projects typically have a large, diverse set of stakeholders, utilize vendor participation, require coordination of multiple stakeholders, involve complex schedules, and require significant integration with other systems.

Advanced experience managing complex projects is required, along with a significant degree of creativity and latitude. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of professional experience as a project manager for IT software or infrastructure projects involving 50 or more team members.
• Advanced experience managing Agile projects.
• Advanced experience managing scope, schedule, and project budget.
• Advanced experience with vendor management.
• Experience writing or participating in the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), or contracts.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Possession of a PMP Certification is highly desired.

Primary Skills

• Project Management
• IT Software or Infrastructure Projects
• Agile Project Management
• Scope, Schedule, and Budget Management
• Vendor Management

Secondary Skills

• Statement of Work (SOW)
• Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Contract Development
• Leadership
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• PMP Certification