Strategic IT Program Manager – Hybrid (Public Sector)

TEKsystems; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Transit benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a contract PM leader in Lansing, MI, onsite 2 days/week, to drive large, high-visibility projects and programs. You will coordinate across product, development, and business stakeholders, ensuring release scope and governance are clearly defined and executed.

The role requires experience delivering complex programs in agile environments, with strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication.

Qualifications

• Experience leading both applications and infrastructure/projects.
• Strong agile experience with deployments and releases.
• Clear stakeholder communication and consensus-building.
• Ability to manage high-visibility programs with executive oversight.
• Government/public sector exposure is preferred.
• Multiple leadership/support roles in PM domains desirable.
• PM certificates (PMP, CAPM, PfMP, etc.) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct engagement with stakeholders and vendors, dedicating time to executive-level communication and sponsor meetings.
• Coordinate between product owners, development, and business stakeholders on release scope.
• Own program functions: intake models, governance structures, and independent execution.
• Plan, staff, and report to meet sponsor goals and objectives.
• Establish work intake processes and governance in ambiguous environments.
• Perform miscellaneous functions contributing to overall operations.
• Develop sustainable operating models for prioritization and execution.

Skills

IT Project Management

Applications Project Management

Infrastructure Project Management

Release Management

Agile Environment

Stakeholder Management

Governance & Conflict Resolution

PM Principles & Best Practices

SDLC Methodologies

Cross-Functional Communication

Vendor & Sponsor Engagement

Public Sector Experience

PM Certifications (PMP/CAPM/PfMP)

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a contract PM leader in Lansing, MI, onsite 2 days/week, to drive large, high-visibility projects and programs. You will coordinate across product, development, and business stakeholders, ensuring release scope and governance are clearly defined and executed.

The role requires experience delivering complex programs in agile environments, with strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication.