Lansing, MI – IT – CSS – EPMO – EPMO – CSS – Project Manager 2

Job Description

Please ensure you attach the Cover Sheet (attached), valid Right to Represent with hybrid work schedule acknowledged and confirmed by candidate, and the candidate’s resume with full legal first name, and last name ONLY. (Refer to Bid Submission Requirements). We request that resumes are kept to 4-5 pages, and your candidate may be rejected if this criteria is not met. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please use dotStaff Forms link: https://forms.dotstaff.com/en-US/public/SOMI/forms/df22aa32-ddd7-4035-91ac-2a10092614e3

The State of Michigan is looking for a Project Manager 2

Max Bill Rate: $90.00/hour

Sub Vendors Allowed: Yes

-Vendor submissions will close on 11/13/2026 at 10am EST.

-Interview Process: 1st round interviews will be conducted via MS Teams. 2nd round interviews will take place in Lansing, MI. Candidates should join from a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate

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

-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.

-Local candidates: Candidates must be within a 90-mile radius of Lansing, MI at the time of submission.

Top Skills & Years of Experience

• 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
• ITIL Certification preferred
• PMP Certification preferred
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role

Short Description

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.

Job Description

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:

• 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.
• Plans and coordinates 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.
• Relies 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
• 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.
• Creates 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.

Skills

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