Mid-Level Project Manager

Location: Lansing, Michigan; must live within 50 miles or a one-hour commute for onsite interviews and work requirements. No remote option; onsite work is required at least two days per week.

Company

hirify.global is the hiring organization for this project management position.

What you will do

• Lead projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and close-down.
• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, communications, quality standards, risks, issues, and changes.
• Coordinate project sponsors, stakeholders, end users, business leadership, technology teams, vendors, and the PMO.
• Prepare project documentation, dashboards, executive reports, metrics, status updates, and presentations.
• Manage project finances, vendor commitments, team accountability, risks, issues, and delivery timelines.
• Establish project management standards, support lessons learned, and implement continuous improvement plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• At least 5 years of full project management experience delivering projects through a project life-cycle process.
• Experience independently leading complex, high-priority projects valued at $1 million or more and lasting one year or longer.
• Strong communication, documentation, organization, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings and presentations, mentoring project management staff, and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of MS Office, project management software such as MS Project, performance evaluation, and change management principles.

Nice to have

• Active PMP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, respect, accountability, and customer relationships.
• Responsibilities include coaching and mentoring colleagues on tools, processes, technologies, communication, and collaboration.
• Typical schedule is eight-hour workdays, five days per week, with some weekend work and longer hours as needed.
• Occasional travel by car, train, or air may be required.
• Work is performed indoors and involves extensive computer, keyboarding, telephone, and face-to-face work.