Head of Project Management (Remote)

Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's Degree

City Lansing

Country United States

Job Description This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability and project management functions for large strategic projects and programs with high visibility at the Agency Executive level.

These projects and programs require a fully dedicated project manager due to the level of complexity, degree of intricate detail and accountability to executive leadership. Strategic projects typically have a large diverse set of stakeholders, utilize vendor participation, require coordination of multiple complex schedules and significant integration with other systems.

Strategic projects typically have durations of 2 years or longer with 50 or more team members, require communication at the Agency Executive level and have a significant risk. This position will ensure consistency with the State of Michigan project management methodology (SUITE),

perform long-term release planning based on organizational direction, regularly interact with the project management teams for status of budget, quality and schedule, elevate issues and risks as needed to executives and exercise project quality control activities to ensure project scope expectations are met

Job Duties Manage direct engagement with stakeholders and vendors, dedicating approximately 15–20% of time to executive-level communication, including high-level project oversight, stakeholder alignment, and leading monthly sponsor meetings to provide project health updates

Establish and monitor project controlling methods to ensure timely knowledge and awareness of changes to project cost, quality or schedule.

Provide planning, staffing, and reporting to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects according to the sponsor’s goals and objectives.

Planning, staffing and reporting should adhere to the State of Michigan’s SUITE Project Management Methodology and the Agency’s project prioritization process.

Planning, staffing and reporting spans the entire lifecycle of the project from initiation to closeout.

Directs and coordinates the day-to-day activities, tasks and deliverables required from the project team according to the project plan.

Perform miscellaneous functions as needed to contribute to the overall operation and objectives of the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB)

Requirements 5+ years:

Experience working effectively in team environments within matrix organizations

Experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competingrequirements

Experience with data infrastructure concepts and data governance fundamentals

Experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices

Experience with system development methodologies for building new systems and enhancing existing information systems

Experience working with data communications and information systems hardware and software concepts and operating principles

Experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively

Experience analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing actionable solutions

Experience conducting training sessions and facilitating informational workshops

Experience communicating across teams, building consensus, facilitating working sessions, and negotiating outcomes

Experience managing stakeholder relationships, maintaining positive interactions, and resolving issues

Desired Skills Previous experience working in a government or public sector environment

Experience in multiple relevant roles (e.g., Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar leadership/support roles)

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Location Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable.

Positionis a hybrid schedule NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. (Required onsite days- Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Working hoursMonday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m.

AdditionalRequirements Must be authorized towork in the United States; We are unable to offersponsorships at this time

Must undergo a background checkand drug screening for employment.

EmploymentTerms This is a W2 position

HYBRID schedule -NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. (Required onsite days- Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

AtZenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge thegap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to doand organizations needing the right talent.

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

We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial toemployment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverageoptions for all employees.

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