Project Manager 3 Job

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Project Manager 3 to provide oversight, leadership, and accountability for large strategic projects and programs with high visibility at the Agency Executive level. These projects involve complex, diverse stakeholders, vendor participation, multi-system integration, and typically run 2+ years with 50+ team members.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage direct engagement with stakeholders and vendors, including executive-level communication and leading monthly sponsor meetings for project health updates
• Serve as central coordination point between product owners, development leadership, and business stakeholders on release scope and expectations
• Take ownership of program/operational functions — designing intake models, defining governance structures, and driving execution independently
• Provide planning, staffing, and reporting per the SUITE Project Management Methodology and agency prioritization process, across the full project lifecycle
• Ensure consistency with SUITE methodology; perform long-term release planning based on organizational direction
• Regularly interact with project teams on budget, quality, and schedule status; escalate issues/risks to executives
• Exercise project quality control to ensure scope expectations are met
• Work independently in ambiguous environments, establishing work intake processes and governance frameworks with minimal oversight
• Perform miscellaneous functions supporting DTMB's overall operations and objectives
Required Skills & Certifications:
• 5+ years’ experience working within an agile release governance structure
• 5+ years’ experience in team environments within matrix organizations
• 5+ years’ experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing requirements
• 5+ years’ experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices
• 5+ years’ experience with system development methodologies for building/enhancing information systems
• 5+ years’ experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively
• 5+ years’ experience communicating across teams, building consensus, facilitating sessions, and negotiating outcomes
• 5+ years’ experience managing stakeholder relationships and resolving issues
• Must reside in the State of Michigan by time of submission
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
• Government or public sector experience
• Experience in multiple relevant roles (Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar)
• Professional PM certifications (PMP, CAPM, PfMP, etc.)
Scheduling:
• Location: Lansing, MI 48933 (Hybrid — onsite Tuesday/Wednesday from day 1; no remote-only option)
• Hours: 40 hrs/week
• Interview Process: In-person at the Lansing, MI office