Senior IT Project Manager - Agile Systems Development

Date Posted: 09/28/2026 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 508246 Industry: Government/Staffing Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager Agile Government Systems Development Job Location: Lansing, MI, USA, 48933 Work Model: Hybrid Work Model Details: On-site 2 days per week (Tue & Wed) Shift: M-F, 8am to 5pm Employment Type: Temporary FT/PT: Full-Time Estimated Duration (In months): 13 Min Hourly Rate($): 75.00 Max Hourly Rate($): 80.00 Must Have Skills/Attributes: Agile, Project Management, Relationship Management, Systems Development Experience Desired: Experience working within an agile release governance structure (5+ yrs); Experience working effectively in team environments within matrix organizations (5+ yrs); Experience resolving complex high-priority conflicts and competing requirements (5+ yrs); Experience applying Project Management principles methodologies and best practices (5+ yrs); System development methodologies for building new systems & enhancing existing information systems (5+ yrs); Previous experience working in a government or public sector environment (5+ yrs); Experience in multiple relevant roles (Project Program Manager Project Coordinator or similal role (5+ yrs) Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Any professional Project Management Certificates (PMP CAPM PfMP) **C2C is not available** Job Description ***Only qualified Project Manager candidates located near the Lansing MI area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence*** Preferred Certification Any professional Project Management Certificates (PMP CAPM PfMP etc) Required Experience Knowledge Abilities And Skills Experience working within an agile release governance structure (5+ years) Experience working effectively 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 new systems and enhancing existing information systems (5+ years) Experience communicating stakeholder needs clearly and effectively (5+ years) Experience communicating across teams building consensus facilitating working sessions and negotiating outcomes (5+ years) Experience managing stakeholder relationships maintaining positive interactions and resolving issues (5+ years) Preferred Experience Knowledge Abilities And Skills Previous experience working in a government or public sector environment Experience in multiple relevant roles (eg Project Manager Program Manager Project Coordinator or similar leadership/support roles) 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 client 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. Job Responsibilities Manage direct engagement with stakeholders and vendors dedicating approximately 15–20% of time to executive-level communication including high-level project oversight stakeholder alignment and leading monthly sponsor meetings to provide project health updates Serves as a central point of coordination between product owners development leadership and business stakeholders to ensure clarity in release scope and expectations Proven track record of taking ownership of program or operational functions including designing intake models defining governance structures and driving execution independently without requiring significant direction Provide planning staffing and reporting to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects according to the sponsor’s goals and objectives Planning staffing and reporting should adhere to the client’s SUITE Project Management Methodology and the Agency’s project prioritization process Planning staffing and reporting spans the entire lifecycle of the project from initiation to closeout Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous environments establishing work intake processes governance frameworks and operational procedures with minimal oversight Perform miscellaneous functions as needed to contribute to the overall operation and objectives of the client. Highly self-directed professional capable of assessing organizational needs building governance and work intake processes from the ground up and creating sustainable operating models that enable effective prioritization decision-making and execution**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.** Benefits For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website. California Pay Equity For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here. Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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