Project Manager #1067583

Fasttek; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental (FastTek pays a big

Vision

PTO Program

Long Term Disability (100% paid)

Life Insurance (100% paid)

401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% $

Job summary

FastTek Global is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple complex IT enterprise initiatives for the CSS organization in Lansing, MI. The role focuses on managing programs and projects with strong communication across all organizational levels, aligned with PMI-based practices.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, risk and change management, and reporting to upper management. Proficiency in Clarity and MS Project, plus a background in IT infrastructure, is preferred.

Qualifications

• PM experience leading enterprise IT initiatives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with SUITE/PMM and PMI frameworks.
• Experience with project/portfolio management tools like Clarity or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide Enterprise program/project management to ensure on-time, on-budget, in-scope delivery.
• Define scope, duration, resources and cost; plan action to reach objectives.
• Schedule tracking, issue and risk management, change control, status reporting.
• Follow SUITE PMM and SEM frameworks and utilize PPM tools (Clarity, Azure DevOps).
• Coordinate with IT managers and technical teams; supervise deadlines and progress reports.
• Oversee all aspects of projects; drive quality, productivity and consistency; propose corrective actions.

Skills

PMP Certification

ITIL Certification

PM Experience

SUITE/PMM Knowledge

Clarity/MS Project

Agile

Leadership

Tools

Clarity

Microsoft Project

Job description

Lansing, Michigan Project Manager #1067583

Short Description:

Experienced Project Manager for managing multiple complex IT Enterprise Projects with strong communication skills to work at all levels of organization. Follows project management industry practices based on PMI.

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
• 5+ years of Project management experience with Enterprise IT Initiatives
• 5+ years of our 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 - Required

Additional Info:

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way. We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years! FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused. We’ve differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you’ve heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies. Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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