IT Project Manager

Position: Senior Project Manager Location: Lansing, MI NO C2C We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate high-impact work teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving complex projects, adhering to industry-standard project management methodologies, and collaborating closely with key stakeholders to achieve business and technical objectives. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Coordination: Design, plan, and lead effective work teams. Build a high-performing team by assigning tasks, evaluating outcomes, and providing technical support. Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project charters, work plans, and track budgets and schedules using appropriate performance metrics. Establish clear project methodologies, define roles and responsibilities, and ensure smooth execution. Stakeholder Communication: Implement a robust communication plan that ensures stakeholders and project sponsors are regularly updated on project progress, scope changes, risks, and issues. Risk Management: Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure any issues or barriers are quickly addressed and resolved. Scope & Resource Management: Manage project scope while negotiating and securing the necessary resources. Monitor resource allocation to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget. Complex Application Development: Provide leadership in the design and implementation of complex application features, coordinating with technical teams to achieve project goals. Project Reporting & Performance Monitoring: Regularly prepare reports for upper management, outlining project status, performance metrics, and corrective actions when necessary. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience managing development and infrastructure projects, with a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-faceted projects. Project Management Expertise: Advanced understanding of project management methodologies such as Scrum and Agile, along with demonstrated success in managing scope, schedule, and cost. Leadership & Communication Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels. Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience in application development, infrastructure projects, and proficiency with various operating systems, platforms, or applications is a plus. Certification: Professional certification (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum Master) is highly desirable. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-visibility projects, exercise independent judgment, and make a significant impact on the organization’s success. If you are a motivated project leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.