Senior IT Project Lead: Large-Scale Programs

Lansing Board of Water and Light; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 119,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Fitness centers on site

Parking

Job summary

Lansing Board of Water & Light is seeking a Senior Project Manager for ITD in Lansing to lead complex IT initiatives from inception to closure, ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality targets are met. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and deliver clear progress updates to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in IT or PM, 7–10 years of related experience, and hands-on experience with project lifecycle management, including large application

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of related experience.
• PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition proficiency.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication.
• Minimum 5 years managing Application Development projects.
• Minimum 5 years managing COTS systems.
• Minimum 5 years IT vendor management.
• Experience with full system development lifecycle for large IT projects.
• Experience in large, complex IT environments.
• Experience managing project budgets over $1M.
• Experience leading teams of 10+ resources.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project development from initiation to closure.
• Develop full-scale project plans and communication documents.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify dependencies and critical paths.
• Provide progress reports, proposals, requirements, and presentations.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise team members and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with BWL policies and work rules.
• Maintain predictable attendance and deliver results on time.

Skills

Project management

PMBOK

Communication

Vendor management

Budget management

Application Development

COTS systems

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Changepoint

Clarity

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Changepoint

Clarity

MS Office

Job description

Lansing Board of Water & Light is seeking a Senior Project Manager for ITD in Lansing to lead complex IT initiatives from inception to closure, ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality targets are met. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and deliver clear progress updates to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in IT or PM, 7–10 years of related experience, and hands-on experience with project lifecycle management, including large application