Senior Technical PM: Government Tech Delivery Lead

Insight Global; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead technology initiatives for State and Local Government clients, particularly in Michigan. The role will oversee large software projects exceeding $3M, manage delivery teams, and engage with state stakeholders. Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in project management within government settings, familiarity with enterprise technology stacks, and the capacity to work effectively in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of technical project management experience within State, Local, or Federal Government environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing software development projects.
• Strong familiarity with enterprise-level technology stacks (e.g., IBM, Red Hat, or similar platforms).
• Ability to operate effectively in high-visibility, high-pressure government settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary delivery lead for state and local government technology initiatives.
• Manage large, complex software projects exceeding $3M in value.
• Lead and coordinate technical delivery teams of 5–8 software engineers.
• Ensure project teams remain aligned, accountable, and on track against delivery milestones.
• Interface in person with state government stakeholders at least once per month.
• Identify delivery risks and manage expectations effectively.

Skills

Technical project management

Stakeholder management

Software development project management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Enterprise technology stacks

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

A leading project management firm is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead technology initiatives for State and Local Government clients, particularly in Michigan. The role will oversee large software projects exceeding $3M, manage delivery teams, and engage with state stakeholders. Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in project management within government settings, familiarity with enterprise technology stacks, and the capacity to work effectively in high-pressure environments.