Job Duties
- The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a basic understanding of IT infrastructure and how the IT components interact via network communications. (Firewall, VIP, F5 Listener, Port, etm.)
- Possess a basic understanding of IT infrastructure components, including networks, servers, storage, web and virtual/cloud environments.
- Assist in evaluation of technical requirements and propose solutions that meet business objectives while adhering to SOM best practices and industry standards.
- This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability, and project management functions for one or more large size, complex projects.
- These projects typically utilize vendor participation and require complex schedules and integration with other systems.
- Large sized projects typically have durations longer than 6 months with 20 or more team members, require communication at the Agency Leadership level and have a medium to high risk.
- Ensure consistency with the State of Michigan (SOM) project management methodology (SUITE), investment management and systems engineering methodology.
- 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
Requirements
6+ months:
- Large-scale project execution (20+ team members)
Strategic project oversight and accountability
Budget, scope, and schedule management
Executive-level communication and reporting
Risk and issue management
Long-term release and resource planning
Vendor coordination and contract oversight
Leadership and team coordination
Strong verbal and written communication
Problem-solving and decision-making
Adaptability in dynamic environments
Relationship-building across diverse stakeholder groups
Minimum Education
Location
- Accepting local candidates within 2 hrs of Lansing, MI ONLY.
- Position
is a hybrid schedule with in office 2 days a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.
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Working hours
Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Additional
Requirements
- Must be authorized to
work in the United States; We are unable to offer
sponsorships at this time
- Must undergo a background check
and drug screening for employment.
Employment
Terms
- This is a W2 position
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40 hrs per week
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HYBRID schedule - in office 2 days a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.
About
Zenfreed
At
Zenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge the
gap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to do
and organizations needing the right talent.
We are dedicated to building a diverse,
inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited
about this role but your past experience doesn’t align
perfectly with every qualification in the job description,
we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right
candidate for this or other roles.
Benefits
We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to
employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage
options for all employees.