Project Manager 3 - #167328

synergycom; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

synergycom in Lansing, MI seeks a seasoned Project Manager 3 to lead large-scale IT and procurement projects within the public sector. You will manage multi-vendor teams, drive complex initiatives in Agile and traditional delivery, and coordinate with stakeholders across departments.

The role requires exceptional communication, with in-person work 2 days a week (Mon and Tue onsite) and remote work remaining days. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
• 8+ years of experience managing projects with budgets greater than $20 million.
• 8+ years of experience managing IT projects within a large, complex enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of initiatives throughout the year, including technology implementations, organizational initiatives, procurement efforts, and RFP-driven projects.
• Work in both Agile and traditional project delivery environments.
• Coordinate with multiple vendors and stakeholders across a government/public sector setting.
• Oversee in-person and remote work across a hybrid workforce, with 2 onsite days per week.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

IT project management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multi-vendor environment

Tools

Clarity

Job description

Titls: Project Manager 3

Duration: 1-year with the possibility of extensions

Hybrid Work Schedule: 2 days a week. Monday's and Tuesday’s are required onsite days.

Location: Lansing, MI (Only Locals need to Apply) (NO C2C)

Project Manager 3

The Project Manager will lead a variety of initiatives throughout the
year. Projects may include, but are not limited to, technology
implementations, organizational initiatives, procurement efforts, and
RFP-driven projects within both Agile and traditional project delivery
environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management
background, with demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex
projects within government or other public sector organizations.
The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast paced, multi-vendor
deployment supporting a hybrid workforce (combination of on-site and
remote work) at all levels of the organization. Applicants should
possess exceptional communication and follow up skills along with
significant experience in formal IT project management. This position
requires the PM to be working in person for 2 days a week and 3 days
remote.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
• 8+ years of experience managing projects with budgets greater than $20 million.
• 8+ years of experience managing IT projects within a large, complex enterprise environment.
• 8+ years of experience managing vendors and/or third-party solution providers.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and driving work to successful completion with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling variety of stakeholders and system/ business owners from other departments.
• Experience managing multi-vendor environment in a government environment.
• Experience providing project management services for IT Projects involving Commercial Off the Shelf Technology (COTS).
• Oversee technical teams with system architecture and integration across SaaS solutions.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or other relevant project management certification.
• Experience using project portfolio management systems and tools (eg. Clarity).
• Previous experience working within state government, the Department of Corrections, or other public sector agencies.
• Local to Lansing, Michigan area (within 1 hour) is highly desired.
• Work will be Monday and Tuesday in office; Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday can be remote (non-negotiable).
• Address on Michigan driver’s license will be verified prior to interview.