MDOT - Project Manager 3

Title: Project Manager 3

Interview Process- Virtual Duration

1 year with possible extension

Work Schedule

Location- Michigan Hybrid

Candidate Requirements

Please note that two Project Manager 3 postings are available with the same manager for different projects.

This posting supports an Agile Release Management and ColdFusion Development project.

The ideal candidate for this role should have extensive Project Management experience in Agile environments.

Top Skills & Years of Experience

• 5+ years of experience working effectively in team environments within matrix organizations.
• 5+ years of experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing requirements.
• 5+ years of experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• 5+ years of experience with system development methodologies for building new systems and enhancing existing information systems.
• 5+ years of experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing actionable solutions.
• 5+ years of experience communicating across teams, building consensus, facilitating working sessions, and negotiating outcomes.
• 5+ years of experience managing stakeholder relationships, maintaining positive interactions, and resolving issues.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Previous experience working in a government or public sector environment is preferred.
• Experience in multiple relevant roles, such as Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar leadership/support roles, is preferred.
• Professional Project Management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, PfMP, or equivalent are preferred.

Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role.

Position Description

This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability, and project management functions for large strategic projects and programs with high visibility at the executive level.

These projects and programs require a fully dedicated Project Manager due to their complexity, intricate details, and accountability to executive leadership. Strategic projects typically involve a large and diverse group of stakeholders, vendor participation, coordination of multiple complex schedules, and significant integration with other systems.

Strategic projects may have durations of two years or longer, involve 50 or more team members, require executive-level communication, and carry significant project risk.

The Project Manager will ensure consistency with the established SUITE Project Management Methodology, perform long-term release planning based on organizational direction, regularly monitor project budget, quality, and schedule, escalate issues and risks as needed, and perform project quality control activities to ensure project scope expectations are met.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage direct engagement with stakeholders and vendors.
• Dedicate approximately 15 20% of time to executive-level communication, including high-level project oversight, stakeholder alignment, and leading monthly sponsor meetings to provide project health updates.
• Establish and monitor project control methods to ensure timely awareness of changes to project cost, quality, or schedule.
• Provide planning, staffing, and reporting to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects according to sponsor goals and objectives.
• Ensure planning, staffing, and reporting follow the established SUITE Project Management Methodology and project prioritization process.
• Manage project activities throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initiation through closeout.
• Direct and coordinate day-to-day activities, tasks, and deliverables required from the project team according to the project plan.
• Perform additional functions as needed to support overall project objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working effectively in team environments within matrix organizations.
• 5+ years of experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing requirements.
• 5+ years of experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• 5+ years of experience with system development methodologies for building new systems and enhancing existing information systems.
• 5+ years of experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing actionable solutions.
• 5+ years of experience communicating across teams, building consensus, facilitating working sessions, and negotiating outcomes.
• 5+ years of experience managing stakeholder relationships, maintaining positive interactions, and resolving issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a government or public sector environment is preferred.
• Experience in multiple relevant roles, such as Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar leadership/support roles, is preferred.
• Project Management certifications are preferred.

Primary Skills

Agile Project Management, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Release Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Risk Management, System Development Methodologies

Secondary Skills

ColdFusion, Government/Public Sector Experience, PMP, CAPM, PfMP, Program Management, Project Coordination, Data Analysis, Conflict Resolution