System Development Manager

System Development Manager (Jobs in Lansing, MI) Requirement id 158186 Job title Manager Job location in Lansing, MI Skills required Team Environment, Data Governance, Project Management, System Development Open Date 08-May-2026 Close Date Job type Contract Duration 4 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement

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Email Recruiter:

coolsoft

Job Description Manager:

Team Environment, Data Governance, Project Management, System Development Start date :6/8/2026

End Date:

09/30/2026 Submission deadline :5/13/2026 10:00:00

AM Client Info :

EPMO Note:

Interview Process:

60-minute Virtual Interview via MS Teams (video required). Candidates should join from a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate. Planning for interviews the week of 5/18

• Assignment duration: Ongoing contract with the potential for extension based on performance and business needs
• Hybrid Work Schedule (Non-Negotiable): There is no remote-only option Required onsite days
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays Remote eligible days
• Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays
• The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning
• Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission.

This requirement is non-negotiable

Description:

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 duration 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 State of Michigan 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
• Establish and monitor project controlling methods to ensure timely knowledge and awareness of changes to project cost, quality or schedule.
• Provide planning, staffing, and reporting to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects according to the sponsors goals and objectives.

Planning, staffing and reporting should adhere to the State of Michigans SUITE Project Management Methodology and the Agencys project prioritization process. Planning, staffing and reporting spans the entire lifecycle of the project from initiation to closeout.

• Directs and coordinates the day-to-day activities, tasks and deliverables required from the project team according to the project plan.
• Perform miscellaneous functions as needed to contribute to the overall operation and objectives of the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB).

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working effectively in team environments within matrix organizations
• 5+ years of experience resolving complex, high-priority conflicts and competing requirements
• 5+ years of experience with data infrastructure concepts and data governance fundamentals
• 5+ years of experience applying Project Management principles, methodologies, and best practices
• 5+ years of experience with system development methodologies for building new systems and enhancin Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details.

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