INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER 14 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5151494) Apply  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER 14 Salary $37.62 - $54.99 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 0801-26-22-15SF Department Technology, Management and Budget Opening Date 12/04/2025 Closing Date 12/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description About DTMB: The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) (https://youtu.be/H\_IrVnVjcoA) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems. About the position: 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. View Position Description Here: Information Technology Project Manager 14 (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/INFTPMR3A63N.pdf) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: + Thorough knowledge of Project Management principles, concepts and practices. + Thorough knowledge of Agile / Scrum principles and techniques + 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 provide coaching, conduct training and informational sessions. + Ability to communicate effectively, build consensus, facilitate working sessions, and negotiate solutions and alternatives. + Ability to maintain positive relationships, favorable public relations and perform problem/issue resolution. Position Location: This position is located in Lansing, MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. (Work must be performed within the State of Michigan; Out of state applicants will not be considered.) SIGNING BONUS: This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees. Classifications for the $2,500 bonus are: Information Technology Infrastructure Analyst Information Technology Programmer/Analyst Information Technology Project Coordinator Information Technology Project Manager Information Technology Specialist *DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree with not less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, project management, or mathematics. Experience Information Technology Project Manager 14 Three years of professional experience equivalent to an IT project coordinator. Alternate Education and Experience Information Technology Project Manager 14 Possession of a Project Management Professional, (PMP) certification may be substituted for the experience requirement. Possession of a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification may be substituted for 1 year of the experience requirement. Possession of SUITE Certification may be substituted for 2 Educational Credits. Additional Requirements and Information You must complete this IT Program/Project (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Project%20Worksheet18.docx) 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 attach a detailed resume and cover letter to your application (word or pdf). Failure to do so will result in your application packet being screened out as incomplete. 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. The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with DTMB is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration. 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. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 INFTPMR3 - Do you possess one of the following? At least three years of professional experience equivalent to an IT project coordinator OR A Project Management Professional, (PMP) certification? OR At least two years of professional experience equivalent to an IT project coordinator AND A Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification? If so. please attach a copy of your official college transcripts or certifications. + Yes + No 02 INFTPMR - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with no less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, project management, or mathematics. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. + Yes + No 03 How many years of experience do you have monitoring and controlling projects with more than 10 resources including all project stakeholders (e.g. team members, clients, third party resources, etc.)? + None + Up to 1 year + 1 to 3 years + 3 to 5 years + More than 5 years 04 Please explain your experience planning and managing projects with an estimated duration of 6 months to 2 years. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A. 05 Please describe your experience managing more than one IT project concurrently. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A. 06 How many years of experience do you have with the State of Michigan SUITE Project Management Methodology (PMM) or a comparable Project Management Methodology? + None + Up to 1 year + 1 to 3 years + 3 to 5 years + More than 5 years 07 Please describe your experience with using a formal Project Management Methodology. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A. 08 Please describe your experience with Agile Methodology. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A. 09 Please explain your style of project management and preferred methodologies in 1 to 2 paragraphs. 10 Do you possess a Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)? If not, are you currently working towards obtaining your PMI, PMP, or ACP Certification? + Yes + No 11 Did you attach your cover letter, resume, and official transcripts to your application? + Yes + No 12 Did you attach a completed Program/Project Worksheet? Note: Be sure to review the column headings and be thorough in documenting your project management experience. + No + Yes 13 In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Technology, Management and Budget Address DTMB-HR@michigan.gov Elliott-Larsen Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone Attn: HR Office Website https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email