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Senior IT Project Manager (Procurement & RFP)

Stellar Professionals LLCLansing, MI🇺🇸United StatesPosted 31 Aug 2026

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Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Lansing, MI, United States
Posted
Yesterday
Stakeholder Management

Job Description

Senior IT Project Manager 3 (Procurement & RFP)
 
Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid: Onsite Tuesday/Wednesday)
 
Work Arrangement: 2 days/week onsite, 3 days remote
 
Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams Video (Share screen capability required)
 
Residency: Must reside in Michigan at time of application
 
Role Overview
 
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, high-visibility technology initiatives. This role focuses on driving Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, vendor management, and enterprise system implementations within a structured, matrixed environment.
 
Core Responsibilities & Key Skills
 
  • RFP & Procurement Leadership: Proven background developing RFPs, evaluating proposals, managing vendor relationships, and facilitating contract selection for large-scale IT systems.
  • Project Governance & Lifecycle: 5+ years applying formal project management principles, system development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, and structured PM frameworks from initiation to closeout.
  • Executive Stakeholder Management: Direct experience dedicating 15–20% of time to executive updates, facilitating sponsor meetings, building consensus, and managing cross-functional alignment.
  • Conflict & Risk Management: Strong ability to resolve high-priority project conflicts, manage competing requirements, monitor scope/budget/schedule controls, and escalate risks effectively.
  • Data-Driven Problem Solving: Skilled in data analysis, identifying system bottlenecks, and translating complex technical needs into actionable project plans.
Qualifications
 
  • Experience: 5+ years of Project Manager / Program Manager experience in matrixed organizations.
  • Public Sector (Preferred): Prior experience in government or public-sector IT projects.
  • Certifications (Preferred): PMP, CAPM, PfMP, or equivalent.
  • Portfolio Requirement: Must submit a Project Log/Portfolio detailing past project experience alongside your application.

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