Project Manager - Lansing, MI

Digital Technology International; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Technology Solutions in Lansing, MI seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee large strategic projects with high executive visibility. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, vendor relationships and risk, and report to agency leadership.

The role emphasizes formal project management methods (SUITE), long timelines, and complex stakeholder coordination across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in teams within matrix organizations.
• 5+ years resolving conflicts and prioritizing requirements.
• 5+ years applying PM principles and best practices.
• 5+ years with system development projects and information systems.
• 5+ years communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct engagement with stakeholders and vendors, including executive sponsorship meetings.
• Establish and monitor project controls for cost, quality, and schedule changes.
• Provide planning, staffing and reporting across the project lifecycle.
• Direct day-to-day activities and deliverables per the project plan.
• Perform duties to support Department of Technology, Management & Budget objectives.

Skills

PM principles

Stakeholder mgmt

Vendor mgmt

Risk management

Communication

Matrix environments

Tools

MS Project

SUITE methodology

Job description

DTS is looking for experienced Project Manager for our direct client position in Lansing, MI

Job Summary

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 durations 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 client, perform long-term release planning based on organizational direction, regularly interact with the project management teams for status of budget, quality and schedule, elevate issues and risks as needed to executives and exercise project quality control activities to ensure project scope expectations are met.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working effectively in team environments within matrix organizations
• 5+ years of experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing requirements
• 5+ years of experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices
• 5+ years of experience with system development methodologies for building new systems and enhancing existing information systems
• 5+ years of experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively
• 5+ years of experience analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing actionable solutions
• 5+ years of experience communicating across teams, building consensus, facilitating working sessions, and negotiating outcomes
• 5+ years of experience managing stakeholder relationships, maintaining positive interactions, and resolving issues

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Project Management certifications

Role Description

Job Summary

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 durations 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 client 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, elevate issues and risks as needed to executives and exercise project quality control activities to ensure project scope expectations are met.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 .

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working effectively in team environments within matrix organizations
• 5+ years of experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing requirements
• 5+ years of experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices
• 5+ years of experience with system development methodologies for building new systems and enhancing existing information systems
• 5+ years of experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively
• 5+ years of experience analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing actionable solutions
• 5+ years of experience communicating across teams, building consensus, facilitating working sessions, and negotiating outcomes
• 5+ years of experience managing stakeholder relationships, maintaining positive interactions, and resolving issues

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Contact

DTS offers an excellent compensation package.

Kuldeep Singh

Team Lead

Digital Technology Solutions