Contract It Project Manager Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $37.62 - $54.99 Hourly
Location : Dimondale, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 0801-26-22-98MFM
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description
About DTMB:
The supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.
About this position:
This position provides oversight, leadership, accountability, and project management functions for one or more large size, complex projects within the Program Management Office (PMO), supporting theOffice of Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), Cyber Security and Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Center for Shared Solutions (CSS) for information technology 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. This position will ensure consistency with the State of Michigan (SOM) project management, investment management and systems engineering 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.
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Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach your cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to your application.Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as 'Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.
You must complete this and attach it to your application. Please note each project with the length of the project, the number of personal effort hours, the number of stakeholders and the role you played in each project listed. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
Position Location:This position is located in Dimondale, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Signing Bonus:
This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with not less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, project management, or mathematics.
Experience
Information Technology Project Manager 14
Three years of professional experience equivalent to an IT project coordinator.
Alternate Education and Experience
Information Technology Project Manager 14
Possession of a Project Management Professional, (PMP) certification may be substituted for the experience requirement. Possession of a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification may be substituted for 1 year of the experience requirement.
Possession of SUITE Certification may be substituted for 2 Educational Credits.
Additional Requirements and Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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INFTPMR - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with no less than 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, project management, or mathematics. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes
• No

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INFTPMR3 - Do you possess one of the following?At least three years of professional experience equivalent to an IT project coordinatorORA Project Management Professional, (PMP) certification? OR At least two years of professional experience equivalent to an IT project coordinatorANDA Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification?If so. please attach a copy of your official college transcripts or certifications.

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of experience do you have as an IT Project Manager?

• None
• Less than 6 years
• 6 to 7 years
• 8 to 9 years
• More than 10 years

04
How many years of Project Management on IT Infrastructure, IT Security or Vendor projects with 20 resources or more including all project stakeholders (e.g. team members, clients, third party resources, etc.) do you have?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• More than 6 years

05
If you indicated that you possess this type of experience, please provide details here.
06
How many years of experience do you have planning and managing projects with an estimated duration of 6 months to 2 years?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• More than 6 years

07
How many years of experience do you have planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the work activities of an IT work area? (If you possess this type of experience, you must provide details here and in your application materials for accurate screening.)

• None
• Up to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

08
If you indicated that you possess this type of experience, please provide details here.
09
How many years of experience do you have managing more than one IT project concurrently?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• More than 6 years

10
How many years of experience do you have with the State of Michigan SUITE Project Management Methodology (PMM) or a comparable Project Management Methodology?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 t