Project Manager

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is seeking an experienced Program/Project Manager in Lansing, MI to lead IT programs and complex enterprise initiatives. Responsibilities include defining scope, managing risks, and reporting to upper management within a PPM framework.

The role requires strong leadership, PMI-aligned methodologies, and experience with Clarity and Microsoft Project. This is a contract-based position with a focus on delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience managing IT programs and projects at enterprise scale.
• Familiarity with state-level PM methodologies (SUITE/PMI).
• Proficiency with Clarity or Azure DevOps and Microsoft Project.
• Strong leadership and clear written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide Enterprise program/project management to ensure on time, within budget and within scope.
• Define program/project scope, duration, resources and cost.
• Manage scheduling, issues, risks, changes, and status reporting.
• Follow SUITE PMM and SEM based on PMI framework and SEI's CMMI.
• Use State's Project Portfolio Management tools (Clarity and Azure DevOps) on all projects.
• Plan and coordinate work with teams; designs and implements project plans.
• Direct corrective actions to improve performance and oversee all aspects of projects.

Skills

ITIL Certification

PMP Certification

Enterprise IT Initiatives

SUITE/PMI Methodology

Clarity & Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Agile

Leadership & Communication

Tools

Clarity

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Overview

Job ID: J54629

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lansing, MI

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Domain Exposure: Retail

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Bill Rate: $82/hour (C2C)

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

State of Michigan SUITE or equivalent Project Management Methodology based on PMI

Project and Portfolio management System e.g. Clarity, Microsoft Project

Agile experience

Strong Leadership and communication skills

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.