Project Manager 3 ( Agile )

This is a six-month or longer contract position for an experienced Project Manager based in Lansing, Michigan. You will provide oversight, leadership, and project management for large strategic initiatives with high visibility to executive leadership. The role demands a fully dedicated project manager due to project complexity, intricate detail requirements, and accountability to senior stakeholders. You will ensure consistency with the State of Michigan's SUITE project management methodology, perform long-term release planning, coordinate with project management teams on budget and schedule status, escalate risks and issues as appropriate, and exercise quality control to meet project scope expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct engagement with stakeholders and vendors, dedicating 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 controlling methods to ensure timely awareness of changes to project cost, quality, or schedule
• Provide planning, staffing, and reporting to ensure successful completion of assigned projects according to sponsor goals and objectives, adhering to the State of Michigan's SUITE Project Management Methodology and the Agency's project prioritization process across the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closeout
• Direct and coordinate day-to-day activities, tasks, and deliverables required from the project team according to the project plan
• Perform miscellaneous functions as needed to contribute to the overall operation and objectives of the Department of Technology, Management & Budget

Qualifications

• Required

• 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

• Extensive Project Management experience in Agile environments

• A project log or portfolio documenting projects you have worked on

• Preferred

• Previous experience working in a government or public sector environment

• Experience in multiple relevant roles such as Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar leadership or support roles