Lansing, MI - IT - DTMB - CSS - EPMO - Project Manager 3

Position Information Position Type Staff Augmentation Hours/Week 40 Billing Type Daily Shift Day Projected Start Date 09/15/2025 Start Time 8:00 AM Projected End Date/Duration 09/30/2026 End Time 5:00 PM Bid Limit Per Vendor 1 Number of Positions 1 Desired Career Level None Selected Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree Weekend None Position Location Address Grand Tower, 235 S Grand Ave City Lansing State Michigan Zip 48933 Country UNITED STATES Requirements Travel Required No Security Required Yes Onboarding Category
The following are required for bid submission:

• Resume
• R2R
• Meets Work Location
• Cover Sheet

Position 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 Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced.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 Formstack link:

The State of Michigan is looking for: Project Manager 3

Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- 5+ years overall experience
- Experience with the ADKAR (Prosci) Framework
- Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage high-visibility projects with medium to high risk.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with experience interacting with Agency Leadership.
- Ability to manage both technical delivery and change management efforts within complex environments.
- Demonstrated success managing vendor-supported projects with integrated technical components and stakeholder groups.

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

Will close submissions on: 8/20 at 10am EST
Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams video. Please use laptop and be prepared to share screen if asked.
Duration: 1 year with extension likely
Hybrid: 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 only - Candidates must be located within 2 hours of Lansing, MI at time of submission.

Full Job Description Attached Required Skills Skill Type
Skill Name
5+ years overall experience
Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage high-visibility projects with medium to high risk.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with experience interacting with Agency Leadership.
Ability to manage both technical delivery and change management efforts within complex environments.
Demonstrated success managing vendor-supported projects with integrated technical components and stakeholder groups. Preferred Skills Skill Type
Skill Name
Experience with the ADKAR (Prosci) Framework
Attachment:
Project Manager – Position Description
The State of Michigan is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale IT initiatives. This role requires a strong blend of project management expertise, leadership capabilities, technical awareness, and change management proficiency to ensure successful project outcomes aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight, leadership, and accountability for one or more large, complex IT projects, typically lasting longer than 6 months, involving 20 or more team members, and requiring executive-level communication and coordination.
• Ensure alignment with State of Michigan project management methodologies, including SUITE, investment management, and systems engineering methodology.
• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project planning and execution, including the development of integrated schedules, risk management plans, and budget tracking.
• Monitor and report on project progress regarding scope, quality, schedule, and budget, and escalate issues and risks to executive leadership as necessary.
• Perform long-term release planning to support organizational strategic goals and ensure alignment with broader enterprise initiatives.
• Evaluate technical requirements in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders, proposing solutions that meet business needs while adhering to SOM best practices and industry standards.
• Apply structured change management practices grounded in the ADKAR (Prosci) framework to ensure stakeholder alignment and successful adoption of project deliverables.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of APIs, system interfaces, and multi-system integrations across complex IT environments.
• Working knowledge of IT infrastructure components and their interactions within networked environments (e.g., firewalls, VIPs, F5 listeners, ports).
• Familiarity with core infrastructure environments including networks, servers, storage, web platforms, and virtual/cloud solutions.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams and external vendors to support solution design, integration, deployment, and issue resolution.

Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement: This position plays a critical role in driving change adoption through:

• Integration of change management principles from the outset of the project.
• Close collaboration with stakeholder engagement leads to develop and implement communication plans, facilitate training sessions, and monitor organizational readiness.
• Supporting stakeholders at every level to reduce resistance, align expectations, and ensure long-term user adoption of new systems and processes.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage high-visibility projects with medium to high risk.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with experience interacting with Agency Leadership.
• Ability to manage both technical delivery and change management efforts within complex environments.
• Demonstrated success managing vendor-supported projects with integrated technical components and stakeholder groups.