Sr. Project Manager

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager (Hybrid)

Location: Lansing, MI

Duration: 12 Months

Interview Type: Virtual and in-person

Job Description:

We are seeking a Sr. Project Manager to join our client's team in Lansing, MI for a 12-month engagement. 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. Program/Project manager's role and responsibility includes, but is not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

• 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.

• Plan and coordinate 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.

• Rely 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.

• Create 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

• ITIL Certification preferred.

• PMP Certification preferred.

• Project management experience with Enterprise IT Initiatives 5 years.

• State of Michigan SUITE or equivalent Project Management Methodology based on PMI 5 years.

• Project and Portfolio management System e.g. Clarity, Microsoft Project 5 years.

• Agile experience 3 years.

• Strong Leadership and communication skills 10 years - Required.

• 5+ years of Project management experience with Enterprise IT Initiatives.

• 5+ years of State of Michigan SUITE or equivalent Project Management Methodology based on PMI.

• 5+ years of Project and Portfolio management System e.g. Clarity, Microsoft Project.

• 3+ years of Agile experience.

• 10+ years of Strong Leadership and communication skills.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role.

• Assignment duration: 1 year with possible extension pending business needs.

Position Requirements:

• Hybrid position based in Lansing, MI.

• Hybrid Work Schedule: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week.

Skill Matrix:

Self-directed and independent: Required

ITIL Certification: Preferred

PMP Certification: Preferred

Project management (5+ Years): Required

Project and Portfolio management System e.g (5+ Years): Required

Agile experience (3+ Years): Required

Leadership and communication skills (10+ Years): Required

About GSK Solutions Inc:

GSK Solutions Inc. is a leading IT services company specializing in consulting solutions and staff augmentation. We deliver high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective solutions, consistently exceeding client expectations with superior execution.

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