Project Manager

Experienced Project Manager for managing multiple complex IT Enterprise Projects with strong communication skills to work at all levels of organization. Follows project management industry practices based on PMI.

This position is for an experienced Program/ Project Manager to lead multiple Information Technology (IT) programs and projects supporting DTMB – Center for Shared Solutions (CSS) organization.

Projects/programs are primarily complex enterprise initiatives related to IT implementation and maintenance of Call Center solutions.

Job Duties

• Provide Enterprise program/project management for project activities to ensure that the program/project is completed on time, within budget and within scope.
• Thorough understanding of IT Infrastructure Technology and a good understanding of industry standard processes related to I T infrastructure.
• Define program/project scope, duration, resources and cost, as well as the best course of action/approach to attain the project objectives.
• Provide project management for project scheduling, tracking, issue management, risk management, change management, and status reporting.
• Follow the State Unified Information Technology Environment (SUITE) Project Management Methodology (PMM) and System Engineering Methodology (SEM), based on Industry standard PMI framework and SEI’s CMMI framework.
• Utilize the State’s Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool (Clarity and Azure DevOps) on all projects.
• Plans and coordinates work with teams. Designs and implements project plans. Generally, work with other IT managers and IT technical teams. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• A significant degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
• Self-directed and independent. Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects.
• Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project.
• Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• Creates a structure and organization for the management of a complex environment with emphasis on quality, productivity, and consistency.
• Directs corrective actions in any area where performance falls below objectives

Requirements

10 years:

• Strong Leadership and communication skills

5 Years:

• Project management experience with Enterprise IT Initiatives
• State of Michigan SUITE or equivalent Project Management Methodology based on PMI
• Project and Portfolio management System e.g. Clarity, Microsoft Project

3 years:

• Agile experience

Desired Skills

• ITIL Certification
• PMP Certification

Minimum Education

• Associate's Degree

Location

• Local candidates: Candidates must be within a 90-mile radius of Lansing, MI at the time of submission.
• Position is a hybrid schedule with NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week.
• Working hours Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time
• Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment.

Employment Terms

• This is a W2 position
• 40 hrs per week
• HYBRID schedule - NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week.

About Zenfreed

At Zenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge the gap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to do and organizations needing the right talent.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits

We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage options for all employees.