Project Manager

Zohorecruit; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Onsite Tue/Wed only

Job summary

AtZenfreed in Lansing, MI is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large strategic programs with executive visibility. You will manage governance, planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination across multiple teams and vendors in a matrix environment.

The role requires 5+ years in project management, strong stakeholder communication at the Agency Executive level, and experience applying the SUITE methodology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in a matrix environment.
• Experience applying PM principles and best practices.
• Experience with system development methodologies and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive-level project oversight and sponsor meetings.
• Establish monitoring methods for cost, quality, and schedule.
• Plan, staff and report to ensure sponsor goals are met.
• Follow SUITE methodology and agency prioritization.
• Manage full project lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Direct day-to-day team activities per project plan.
• Contribute to organizational governance and operating models.
• Capable of building governance and intake processes from scratch.

Skills

Team environments

Conflict resolution

PM principles

System development

Stakeholder communication

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SUITE PM Methodology

Job description

Lansing, United States | Posted on 09/28/2026

• 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 a duration 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, escal…

The ideal candidate for this role should have previous extensive experience setting up and working on agile projects from start to finish.

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).
  
• Highly self-directed professional capable of assessing organizational needs, building governance and work intake processes from the ground up, and creating sustainable operating models that enable effective prioritization, decision-making, and execution.
  

Requirements

5+ years:

• Experience working effectively in team environments within matrix organizations
  
• Experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing requirements
  
• Experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices
  
• Experience with system development methodologies for building new systems and enhancing existing information systems
  
• Experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively
  
• 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 is preferred
  
• Experience in multiple relevant roles (e.g., Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar leadership/support roles) is preferred
  
• None
  

Location

• Local candidates only(candidate MUST reside in the State of Michigan by the time of submission)
  
• Positionis a hybrid schedule withNO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. (Onsite days are Tuesday/Wednesday)
  
• 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. (Onsite days are Tuesday/Wednesday)
  

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.