Hybrid Senior Project Manager - Government Programs (EST)

Focused HR Solutions, LLC; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Focused HR Solutions, LLC has an opening for a Senior Project Manager in Lansing, MI. The role is hybrid with two on-site days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and three remote days, requiring residency within 90 miles of Lansing and EST business hours.

The position supports large strategic projects with executive visibility and a complex stakeholder network. Responsibilities include directing cross-functional teams, stakeholder engagement, budget and schedule oversight, and implementation of the State

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in team environments within matrix organizations
• 5+ years of experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing requirements
• 5+ years of experience with data infrastructure concepts and data governance fundamentals
• 5+ years of experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices
• 5+ years of experience with system development methodologies for building new systems and enhancing existing information systems
• 5+ years of experience with data communications and information systems hardware and software concepts
• 5+ years of experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively
• 5+ years of experience analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing actionable solutions
• 5+ years of experience conducting training sessions and facilitating informational workshops
• 5+ years of experience communicating across teams, building consensus, facilitating working sessions, and negotiating outcomes
• 5+ years of experience managing stakeholder relationships, maintaining positive interactions, and resolving issues

Responsibilities

• Manage direct engagement with stakeholders and vendors, dedicating 15-20% of time to executive-level communication and monthly sponsor meetings for project health updates
• Establish and monitor project controlling methods to track cost, quality, and schedule changes
• Provide planning, staffing, and reporting to ensure project completion per sponsor goals and the SUITE methodology

Skills

Team work in matrix orgs

Resolve complex conflicts

Data infrastructure concepts

PM principles & methodologies

SDLC methodologies

Data communications & hardware

Stakeholder needs communication

Data analysis & problem solving

Training & workshops delivery

Cross-team communication & consensus

Stakeholder relationship management

Job description

Focused HR Solutions, LLC has an opening for a Senior Project Manager in Lansing, MI. The role is hybrid with two on-site days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and three remote days, requiring residency within 90 miles of Lansing and EST business hours.

The position supports large strategic projects with executive visibility and a complex stakeholder network. Responsibilities include directing cross-functional teams, stakeholder engagement, budget and schedule oversight, and implementation of the State