Senior Project Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week Duration: 1 Year Contract (Possible Extension) Experience: 10+ Years Certification: PMP Preferred Job Description We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead large-scale, strategic, and complex IT software and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile project management, project planning, budget management, vendor coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The selected candidate will provide project oversight, leadership, and accountability while coordinating cross-functional teams, external vendors, and executive-level stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage large-scale IT software development and infrastructure projects involving 50 or more team members. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource allocation strategies. Manage project scope, timelines, costs, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests. Apply Agile project management methodologies to drive efficient project execution and delivery. Coordinate cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors. Monitor project performance and ensure deliverables meet established quality standards, timelines, and business objectives. Manage vendor relationships, track contractual deliverables, and resolve project-related escalations. Participate in the development and review of Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and contractual documentation. Prepare project status reports, executive presentations, risk assessments, and progress updates for senior leadership. Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, and decision-making sessions. Identify project risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans. Ensure effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Exercise independent judgment and initiative in managing complex projects with minimal supervision. Required Qualifications Minimum of 6 years of professional experience managing IT software or infrastructure projects involving 50 or more team members. Advanced experience managing Agile projects. Strong experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources. Demonstrated experience in vendor management and coordination. Experience writing or participating in the development of SOWs, RFPs, or contracts. Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex project dependencies. Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Preferred Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience managing large, complex, enterprise-level IT initiatives. Experience working with executive-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Experience with government or public-sector IT projects is an advantage Work Location and Availability Requirements Candidates must currently reside within 90 miles of Lansing, Michigan, at the time of submission. The role requires a hybrid work schedule with onsite presence two days per week, starting on Day 1. Remote-only candidates will not be considered. Candidates must be available for an in-person second-round interview if required. Interview Process First round: Virtual interview. Second round: May be conducted in person. Important: Only candidates who meet the location, onsite availability, and large-scale IT project management requirements should be submitted. #J-18808-Ljbffr