Zenfreed LLC
Job Description
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
Bachelor's Degree 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. 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 40 hrs per week 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.
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
Bachelor's Degree 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. 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 40 hrs per week 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.