Information Technology Manager 14 - PMO

State of Michigan

$78K — $114K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant IT field with at least 21 credits in specific areas like project management or computer science.
  • Three years of professional IT experience or one year at a leadership level.
  • Experience in IT project management methodologies is crucial.
  • Ability to mentor both junior and senior project managers.
  • Familiarity with the State Unified Information Technology Environment (SUITE) methodology.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise project management staff within the Program Management Office.
  • Provide mentorship and support to project managers at all levels.
  • Ensure adherence to PMO methodologies and standards.
  • Interface with Agency Services managers to facilitate operations.
  • Address and escalate project issues to ensure timely resolution.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule with required in-office days.
  • Potential for a sign-on bonus of up to $3,500.
  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
  • Professional development opportunities to advance skills.
Full Job Description
Salary: $37.62 - $54.99 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 0801-26-22-95MFM
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description

About this position:
First level supervisor responsible for project management staff in the Program Management Office (PMO) supporting MDHHS. Provide oversight and leadership for the project management functions supporting the agencies. Provide mentoring and support to senior and junior project managers to ensure that the State Unified Information Technology Environment (SUITE) methodology is consistently followed. Interface with Agency Services managers. Escalate issues as needed to ensure timely resolution.

View the position description here: ITM 14

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.
Position Location:This position is located in Lansing, 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 $3,500. Up to $1,750 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.

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, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience
Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Programmer/Analyst or IT Project Coordinator 12.
Alternate Education and Experience

Three years of experience as a computer programming supervisor or Information Technology
Supervisor may be substituted for the education and experience.
Additional Requirements and Information

View the job specification at:

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.


Updated: 2/28/24
01

INFOTMGR - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher with at least 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, IT project management, or mathematics and at least three years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Project or Programmer/Analyst 12. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.OR An associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, project management, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; and three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Project, or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Project, or Programmer/Analyst 12. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Project, or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure, Project, or Programmer/Analyst 12.
  • Yes
  • No

02

How many years of experience do you have working in Information Technology (IT)? (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 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • More than 5 years

03

How long have you been applying IT Project Management methodologies and practices? (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 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • More than 5 years

04

How many years of experience do you have working with Advance Planning Documents? (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 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • More than 5 years

05

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 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • More than 5 years

06

How many years of experience do you have managing staff? (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 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • More than 5 years

07

Please indicate the number of staff you have supervised.
  • None
  • 1 to 5
  • 5 to 10
  • More than 10

08

Do you have experience with the following? (Check all that apply.)
  • Overseeing work planning and scheduling
  • Setting work priorities
  • Developing action plans for meeting goals and objectives
  • Coaching and developing staff
  • Identifying staff development and training needs
  • Overseeing performance management activities
  • None of the above

09

Please explain your style of management in content of personnel and projects in 1 to 2 paragraphs.
10

Did you attach your cover letter and detailed

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