Urgent Requirement :: Lansing, MI :: Project Manager 3 :: Hybrid

Project Manager 3 Agile Release Management

Location: Lansing, MI



Work Arrangement: Hybrid Onsite Tuesday & Wednesday from Day 1



Duration: 1 Year with Possible Extension



Interview: In-Person



Candidate Requirement: Local Michigan candidates only Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager 3 to provide leadership, governance, and end-to-end project management for large, complex Agile technology initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a highly independent professional with strong experience in Agile release governance, work intake, governance framework development, stakeholder management, and software development methodologies . The successful candidate will be capable of establishing work intake processes and governance structures from the ground up while managing projects through the complete lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large, strategic technology projects from initiation through closeout.

• Establish and manage Agile release governance structures, work intake processes, and operational procedures .

• Coordinate between Product Owners, development leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and project teams.

• Develop project plans, schedules, staffing strategies, status reports, risk plans, and governance processes.

• Manage project scope, schedule, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, quality, and deliverables.

• Facilitate planning meetings, governance forums, working sessions, and stakeholder discussions.

• Provide executive-level communication regarding project health, risks, issues, dependencies, and key decisions.

• Build consensus across teams with competing priorities and requirements.

• Resolve complex conflicts and negotiate outcomes between business and technical teams.

• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate vendor participation.

• Establish prioritization and decision-making processes for incoming work.

• Identify, manage, and escalate critical risks and issues.

• Ensure project activities follow established project management methodologies and organizational standards.

• Support long-term release planning based on organizational priorities.

• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

• Work independently in ambiguous environments and develop sustainable operating models with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working within Agile release governance structures .

• 5+ years of experience working in matrix organizations and cross-functional teams .

• 5+ years of experience resolving complex conflicts and competing priorities.

• 5+ years of experience applying Project Management methodologies and best practices .

• 5+ years of experience with SDLC/software development methodologies .

• Strong stakeholder communication and relationship management skills.

• Experience facilitating working sessions, building consensus, and negotiating outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from initiation through completion .

• Experience establishing or improving work intake, governance, prioritization, and operational processes .

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous government or public-sector experience .

• Experience working as a Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar leadership role.

• PMP, CAPM, PfMP , or other relevant project management certification.

• Experience with Agile frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban .

• Experience working with executive-level stakeholders and sponsors.

• Experience managing complex technology projects involving multiple teams and vendors.

Primary Skills

Agile Project Management | Agile Release Governance | Project Governance | Work Intake | Governance Framework | Release Planning | Stakeholder Management | Executive Communication | Matrix Organization | Conflict Resolution | Consensus Building | Negotiation | SDLC | Risk & Issue Management | Vendor Management | Program Management

Important Requirements

• Michigan residents only.

• Candidate must reside in Michigan at the time of submission .

• No remote-only option.

• Must be available onsite in Lansing, MI, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Day 1 .

• Must be available for an in-person interview .

• Candidates should be prepared to provide a separate Project Log/Portfolio outlining previous projects, roles, responsibilities, and major work performed.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior, self-directed Agile Project Manager or Program Manager who can independently establish governance and intake processes, manage complex cross-functional initiatives, communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, resolve competing priorities, and drive projects from initiation through successful delivery and closeout .