IT Project Manager - Hybrid, Large-Scale Public Projects

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

State of Michigan, Department of Technology Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee large, complex projects with vendor participation. You will lead planning, risk management, and cross‑functional execution, ensuring alignment with the SUITE methodology and executive-level communication.

You will interact with project teams, manage budget and schedule, and drive quality control while maintaining public service standards and collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data processing, information systems, or related field with relevant credits.
• Three years of professional IT project coordination experience; PMP/CAPM/PMI-ACP substitutions available.
• SUITE certification may substitute for two educational credits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead, and manage one or more large, complex IT projects.
• Ensure alignment with the State of Michigan project management framework (SUITE).
• Coordinate release planning and monitor budget, quality, and schedule.
• Escalate issues and risks to executives and perform quality control on project scope.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Training

Negotiation

Quality control

Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Job description

State of Michigan, Department of Technology Management and Budget (DTMB) is seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee large, complex projects with vendor participation. You will lead planning, risk management, and cross‑functional execution, ensuring alignment with the SUITE methodology and executive-level communication.

You will interact with project teams, manage budget and schedule, and drive quality control while maintaining public service standards and collaborative stakeholder engagement.