Global Technical Talent is hiring: Project Manager in Lansing

Primary Job Title: Project Manager
Alternate/Related Job Titles:

• IT Project Coordinator
• Technical Program Manager
• Project Delivery Manager
• Project Management Specialist
• PMO Project Leader

Location: Lansing, MI

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details:

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 11.8 months
• Start: 09/08/2025
• End: 08/31/2026

Job Summary: The Project Manager leads and coordinates work teams using PMI-standard project management methodologies. This role works closely with project sponsors to drive complex initiatives from charter through completion. The position includes direct oversight of budget, schedule, team performance, and stakeholder engagement within state agencies such as the Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and the Attorney General's office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and coordinate work teams using project management industry best practices.
• Create project charter, work plan, and track progress through key metrics.
• Establish project organization, roles, and methodologies.
• Document risks and define mitigation strategies.
• Manage project scope and communication plan.
• Build and lead high-performing teams; assign and monitor tasks.
• Ensure resolution of issues and removal of project barriers.
• Provide technical direction and support to team members.
• Handle complex application features and technical designs.
• Plan and manage system analyst teams when applicable.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Direct corrective actions for underperforming areas.
• Coordinate with other facilities and business areas for project support.

Required Experience:

• Familiarity with PMI frameworks and best practices
• Experience leading technical and/or public-sector projects
• Comfortable managing deadlines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Experience supporting government departments or public sector clients
• Exposure to environments involving housing development or unemployment systems
• Oversight of multiple simultaneous workstreams

Required Skills:

• Project planning and scheduling
• Team leadership and task assignment
• Stakeholder communication and reporting

Preferred Skills:

• Risk management and mitigation planning
• Experience with budget and scope control
• Familiarity with public sector tools, systems, or platforms
• PMI certification or equivalent
• Performance and productivity management

Additional Skills:

• Application design and technical direction
• Organizational setup in complex environments
• Judgment-based planning and problem solving

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number: 25-25768
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