The required position is for a project manager to lead multiple Information Technology (IT) projects in support of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Potential projects include DNR Land Ownership Tracking System (LOTS) Legacy Rewrite, DNR Vegetative Management System enhancements (v4.0), DNR Fish Production System enhancements, DNR Survey Management: Lime Survey Option, DEQ Site Registry enhancements: FOIA and Pollution Emergency Alert System, DEQ Geo Webface for Mining and Minerals, DEQ Michigan Air Emissions Reporting System (MAERS) enhancements, DEQ E-Payments for Navision, and MDARD Forest Land Preservation Act implementation. The project manager will be assigned projects in the portfolio (as noted above or other projects) as prioritized by the State. As a member of the Program Management Office (PMO), the project manager will follow the State’s SUITE methodology (and required deliverables), and utilize the State’s project management tools, to perform project planning through project execution.
Skills Required
Solid skills in project scheduling utilizing a project scheduling tool such as MS Project. Solid skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to communicate technical terminology at levels appropriate to the audience both orally and in writing.
Skills Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Experience Required
7+ years of experience in project management utilizing a formal project management methodology, including experience in project planning, scheduling, tracking, issue management, risk management, change management, and status reporting.
7+ years of experience in project scheduling utilizing a project scheduling tool such as MS Project.
7+ years of experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience Preferred
Experience with State of Michigan SUITE Project Management Methodology (PMM) and System Engineering Methodology (SEM) preferred.
Education Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.