Project Manager

IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide. Our client is looking for a Project Manager. Projects and programs for this position 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. 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, perform long-term release planning based on organizational direction, regularly interact with the project management teams for status of budget, quality and schedule, escalate issues and risks as needed to executives and exercise project quality control activities to ensure project scope expectations are met.TasksManage 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 updatesEstablish 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.Direct and coordinate 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 objectivesNOTE: Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. NO relocation allowed. There is no remote-only option. Required onsite days- Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Remote eligible days- Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)Contract: 1+ yearsSkills Required:5+ years - Experience working effectively in team environments within matrix organizations5+ years - Experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing requirements5+ years - Experience with data infrastructure concepts and data governance fundamentals5+ years - Experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices5+ years - Experience with system development methodologies for building new systems and enhancing existing information systems5+ years - Experience working with data communications and information systems hardware and software concepts and operating principles5+ years - Experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively5+ years - Experience analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing actionable solutions5+ years - Experience conducting training sessions and facilitating informational workshops5+ years - Experience communicating across teams, building consensus, facilitating working sessions, and negotiating outcomes5+ years - Experience managing stakeholder relationships, maintaining positive interactions, and resolving issuesSkills Desired A plus to have:Previous experience working in a government or public sector environmentExperience in multiple relevant roles (e.g., Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar leadership/support roles)*** Rate depends on experience*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.Please submit your resume by using the "URL" below