Project Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale enterprise IT initiatives involving cross-functional teams, executive stakeholders, vendors, and data-driven technology projects. The ideal candidate will oversee project planning, execution, governance, risk management, and successful delivery while ensuring compliance with established project management methodologies and enterprise standards.

This opportunity is based in Lansing, MI. The job is open to candidates within the 100 miles radius of Lansing, MI.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale enterprise IT projects from initiation through closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams within a matrix organization.
• Provide executive-level project reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitate project planning, resource allocation, and release management.
• Monitor project health and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Manage vendor relationships and project deliverables.
• Conduct workshops, status meetings, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise project management standards and methodologies.

Required Skills (with Years)

• Project Management Principles, Methodologies, and Best Practices – 5+ years
• Matrix Organization Experience – 5+ years
• Conflict Resolution and Stakeholder Management – 5+ years
• Data Infrastructure Concepts and Data Governance – 5+ years
• System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodologies – 5+ years
• Data Communications and Information Systems – 5+ years
• Executive Communication and Stakeholder Engagement – 5+ years
• Business Analysis, Problem Solving, and Decision Making – 5+ years
• Training, Workshop Facilitation, and Knowledge Transfer – 5+ years
• Cross-functional Team Leadership and Consensus Building – 5+ years

Preferred Skills

• Government or Public Sector Project Experience
• Experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or Project Coordinator
• Enterprise Data Management Initiatives

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)