Job Description This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability and project management functions for large strategic projects and programs with high visibility at the Agency Executive level. These projects and programs 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. Strategic 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 with the State of Michigan project management methodology (SUITE), 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. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: NOTE: The knowledge, skills and abilities listed are typical examples of the requirements to perform in the positions in this job classification. Not all knowledge, skills and abilities are required for every position, nor is it expected that all positions will require every knowledge, skill or ability. Thorough knowledge of Project Management principles, concepts and practices. Thorough knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems. Thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data communications and information systems hardware and software. Ability to work in a team environment involving matrix organizations. Ability to resolve conflicting high-priority requirements. Ability to communicate the needs of others effectively. Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions. Ability to conduct training and informational sessions. Ability to communicate effectively, build consensus, facilitate working sessions, and negotiate solutions and alternatives. Ability to maintain favorable public relations and perform problem/issue resolution. DTMB-Jobs Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree with not less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management, or mathematics. Experience Information Technology Project Manager 15 Six years of professional experience as a project manager for IT software or infrastructure projects and managing projects/programs 2 years or greater in duration with 50 or more team members, plus a minimum of 4500 demonstrated and documented hours of managing IT software development or infrastructure projects. OR Two years as an IT Project Manager 13 or one year as an IT Project Manager 14 in state service. Alternate Education and Experience Information Technology Project Manager 15 * Six years of professional experience equivalent to an IT Programmer/Analyst, IT Project Coordinator or IT Infrastructure Analyst. AND IT Project and Program Management Experience: Manage projects/programs 2 years or greater in duration with 50 or more team members, plus a minimum of 4500 demonstrated and documented hours of managing IT software development or infrastructure projects. OR Possession of a Project Management Professional, (PMP) certification may be substituted for the experience requirement. Additional Requirements and Information Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience. View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/InformationTechnologyProjectManager_373565_7.pdf View the Position Description here. You must complete this IT Program/Project worksheet and attach it to your application. Please note each project with the length of the project, the number of personal effort hours, the number of stakeholders and the role you played in each project listed. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out. You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications will not be accepted. If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application. (Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted) Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out. *You must attach a detailed resume to your application (word document). You will also need to_ attach (word document)_ a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position. Failure to do so will result in your application packet being screened out as incomplete. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Salary: $34.11 - $50.41 Hourly Location: Lansing, MI Job Type: Permanent Full Time Department: Technology, Management and Budget Job Number: 0801-21-22-53ss Closing: 6/3/2021 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) Agency: State of Michigan Address: 400 South Pine Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone: (800) 788-1766 State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan