Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and
coordinate IT projects in a hybrid work environment based in Pontiac, Michigan.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading project teams,
developing and maintaining schedules and budgets, coordinating resources, and
ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with established objectives,
timelines, and requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess strong project management,
organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to
collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Proficiency in project management tools and Agile methodologies is required.
Experience supporting cybersecurity projects is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead
and oversee one or more projects throughout the project lifecycle,
ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, budgets, and
deliverables.
- Establish
project teams, assign responsibilities, and coordinate team activities to
support successful project execution.
- Develop,
maintain, and monitor project schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource
plans.
- Identify
project resource requirements and collaborate with management to secure
the resources necessary to achieve project goals.
- Monitor
project progress, team workloads, and performance, proactively addressing
risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Serve
as a liaison between project team members, stakeholders, and the business
or functional areas requesting project services.
- Facilitate
communication, collaboration, and status reporting to maintain
transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
- Apply
Agile methodologies and established project management practices to
support effective planning, execution, and delivery.
- Utilize
project management and collaboration tools to track milestones, manage
documentation, and communicate project updates.
- Identify
opportunities to improve project processes, mitigate risks, and ensure
adherence to organizational standards and requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum
of five years of project management experience, preferably within an IT
environment.
- Demonstrated
experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables,
and competing priorities.
- Proven
ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder
expectations.
- Strong
leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge
of Agile methodologies and project management best practices.
- Hands-on
experience with the following tools and platforms:
- CA
Clarity Portfolio Management
- Microsoft
Project
- Azure
DevOps
- Microsoft
Visio
- Microsoft
365 Services
- SharePoint
Online
- Microsoft
Teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience
managing or supporting cybersecurity projects.
- Familiarity
with government or public-sector IT initiatives.
- Experience
with project governance, risk management, resource planning, and
stakeholder reporting.
Additional Information
- Work
Location: Hybrid – Pontiac, Michigan 48341
- Education:
Open to candidates of all education levels
- Relocation
Assistance: Not available
- Visa
Sponsorship: Not available
Qualified candidates will demonstrate the ability to manage
multiple project priorities, coordinate resources effectively, foster
stakeholder collaboration, and deliver successful project outcomes in a dynamic
IT environment.