Project Manager 3 - hybrid (Lansing, MI)

Project Manager 3Position Type – Contract (09-15-2025 - 09-30-2026) Location - Lansing, MIKey Responsibilities:Provide strategic oversight, leadership, and accountability for one or more large, complex IT projects, typically lasting longer than 6 months, involving 20 or more team members, and requiring executive-level communication and coordination.Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project planning and execution, including the development of integrated schedules, risk management plans, and budget tracking.Monitor and report on project progress regarding scope, quality, schedule, and budget, and escalate issues and risks to executive leadership as necessary.Perform long-term release planning to support organizational strategic goals and ensure alignment with broader enterprise initiatives.Evaluate technical requirements in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders, proposing solutions that meet business needs while adhering to SOM best practices and industry standards.Apply structured change management practices grounded in the ADKAR (Prosci) framework to ensure stakeholder alignment and successful adoption of project deliverables.Technical Competencies:Strong knowledge of APIs, system interfaces, and multi-system integrations across complex IT environments.Working knowledge of IT infrastructure components and their interactions within networked environments (e.g., firewalls, VIPs, F5 listeners, ports).Familiarity with core infrastructure environments including networks, servers, storage, web platforms, and virtual/cloud solutions.Ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams and external vendors to support solution design, integration, deployment, and issue resolution.Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement: This position plays a critical role in driving change adoption through:Integration of change management principles from the outset of the project.Close collaboration with stakeholder engagement leads to develop and implement communication plans, facilitate training sessions, and monitor organizational readiness.Supporting stakeholders at every level to reduce resistance, align expectations, and ensure long-term user adoption of new systems and processes.Ideal Candidate Profile:Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage high-visibility projects with medium to high risk.Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with experience interacting with Agency Leadership.Ability to manage both technical delivery and change management efforts within complex environments.Demonstrated success managing vendor-supported projects with integrated technical components and stakeholder groups.