IT Project Manager / Technical Project Manager

Pontiac, Michigan | Hybrid (2 days on-site) | Full-Time | Contract (W2) | 5+ Years

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is looking for a Project Manager to lead IT projects for a public-sector organization in the Pontiac area, Michigan.

You will oversee one or more projects end to end, building the team, managing schedules and budgets, and acting as the bridge between the project team and the business area that requested it.

THE CHALLENGE

The organization needs a project manager who brings structure to IT initiatives: clear responsibilities, realistic schedules, controlled budgets and resources secured on time.

The environment combines portfolio management and Agile delivery tools with the Microsoft 365 collaboration stack, and experience with cybersecurity projects is a plus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee one or more IT projects through their full duration.
• Assemble project teams and assign individual responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Determine resource needs and work with leadership to acquire them.
• Monitor project progress and team workload.
• Serve as the liaison between team members and the functional area requesting the project.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• At least 5 years of experience managing IT projects.
• Hands-on experience with CA Clarity Portfolio Management, MS Project and Azure DevOps.
• Working knowledge of MS Visio, Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online and MS Teams.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Must live within commuting distance of Pontiac, Michigan, to work on-site two days a week.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience managing cybersecurity projects.

POSITION DETAILS

Work arrangement: Hybrid, on-site two days a week in Pontiac, Michigan
Schedule: Full-time
Employment type: Contract, W2 (no corp-to-corp)
Duration: 12 months
Experience: 5+ years
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Pontiac, Michigan, United States

Local candidates only; relocation is not offered.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

HOW TO APPLY

If you enjoy turning complex IT initiatives into projects delivered on time and on budget, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply through this platform with your updated resume, your expected hourly rate and your availability to start.