Job Title: IT Infrastructure Project Manager - (Hybrid)

Primary Skills: IT infrastructure, leadership skills, network communications, servers, storage, web, virtual/cloud, technical requirements, propose solutions, large-scale projects, SOM project mgmt.

Location: Lansing, MI-- (Local candidates only.)

Work arrangement: Hybrid Role: (2 days onsite from day 1 – Tuesday and Thursday.)

Duration: One year with possible extension.

Interviews: MS Teams video interview with camera ON.

Local candidates ONLY.

Clear and concise communication skills required.

Top Skills & Years of Experience Required:

Project Management Experience- 3-5 years:

• The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a basic understanding of IT infrastructure and how the IT components interact via network communications. (Firewall, VIP, F5 Listener, Port, etc.)

• Possess a basic understanding of IT infrastructure components, including networks, servers, storage, web and virtual/cloud environments.

• Assist in evaluation of technical requirements and propose solutions that meet business objectives while adhering to SOM best practices and industry standards.

• This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability, and project management functions for one or more large size, complex projects.

• The Large sized projects typically have durations longer than 6 months with 20 or more team members, require communication at the Agency Leadership level and have a medium to high risk.

Required Skills

- Experience in IT or related field. Required. 3 - 5 yrs.

- Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Required.

- Certifications: PMP certification. Highly desired.

- Clear and concise communication skills. Required.

- Project Management experience. Required. 3-5 yrs.

- The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a basic understanding of IT infrastructure and how the IT components interact via network communications. (Firewall, VIP, F5 Listener, Port, etc.) Required.

- Possess a basic understanding of IT infrastructure components, including networks, servers, storage, web and virtual/cloud environments. Required.

- Assist in evaluation of technical requirements and propose solutions that meet business objectives while adhering to SOM best practices and industry standards. Required

- This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability, and project management functions for one or more large size, complex projects. Required

- These projects typically utilize vendor participation and require complex schedules and integration with other systems. Required

- Large sized projects typically have durations longer than 6 months with 20 or more team members, require communication at the Agency Leadership level and have a medium to high risk. Required

- These projects typically utilize vendor participation and require complex schedules and integration with other systems. Required

- Ensure consistency with the State of Michigan (SOM) project management methodology (SUITE), investment management and systems engineering methodology. Required

- Perform long-term release planning based on organizational direction. Required

- Regularly interact with the project management teams for status of budget, quality, and schedule. Required

- Escalate issues and risks as needed to executives and exercise project quality control activities to ensure project scope expectations are met. Required.