Manager – Strategic Project Management

Job overview

The Manager is a hybrid role in Lansing, MI, with onsite work required two days per week, Tuesday and Wednesday; the posting states there is no remote-only option. Compensation is listed as DOE, with no numeric amount specified. The role supports the Department of Technology, Management & Budget's EPMO and strategic projects for the State of Michigan. The manager provides oversight and project management for complex, high-visibility programs involving diverse stakeholders, vendors, schedules, and system integrations. The role establishes governance and work intake processes, aligns delivery with state methodology, and keeps executive sponsors informed about project health, risks, budget, quality, and schedule.

What you'll do

• Manage stakeholder and vendor engagement and sponsor updates
• coordinate product owners, development leadership, and business stakeholders
• plan, staff, and report across project lifecycles using Michigan's SUITE methodology
• establish governance and intake processes
• monitor project status, escalate risks, and perform project quality control.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project management

strategic projects

epmo

suite methodology

governance

stakeholder management

vendor coordination

hybrid

lansing mi

michigan candidates

12-month duration

doe compensation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting specifies local Michigan candidates, onsite work from day one, and a 12-month contract duration.

About the employer

COOLSOFT is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.