ADKAR API Firewall Manager (Jobs in Lansing, MI) Requirement id 154689 Job title Manager Job location in Lansing, MI Skills required Leadership Skills, Change Management, ADKAR, API Firewall Open Date 13-Aug-2025 Close Date Job type Contract Duration 12 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement --- Job interview type --- Email Recruiter:coolsoft Job Description Manager: Leadership Skills, Change Management, ADKAR, API Firewall Start Date :9/15/2025 End Date :09/30/2026 Submission Deadline : 8/20/2025 10:00 AM Client Info : EPMO Note: * Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams video. Please use laptop and be prepared to share screen if asked. * Duration: 1 year with extension likely * Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. * Local candidates only - Candidates must be located within 2 hours of Lansing, MI at time of submission Description : Project Manager – Position Description we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale IT initiatives. This role requires a strong blend of project management expertise, leadership capabilities, technical awareness, and change management proficiency to ensure successful project outcomes aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards. Key Responsibilities: - Provide strategic oversight, leadership, and accountability for one or more large, complex IT projects, typically lasting longer than 6 months, involving 20 or more team members, and requiring executive-level communication and coordination. - Ensure alignment with State of Michigan project management methodologies, including SUITE, investment management, and systems engineering methodology. - Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project planning and execution, including the development of integrated schedules, risk management plans, and budget tracking. - Monitor and report on project progress regarding scope, quality, schedule, and budget, and escalate issues and risks to executive leadership as necessary. - Perform long-term release planning to support organizational strategic goals and ensure alignment with broader enterprise initiatives. - Evaluate technical requirements in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders, proposing solutions that meet business needs while adhering to SOM best practices and industry standards. - Apply structured change management practices grounded in the ADKAR (Prosci) framework to ensure stakeholder alignment and successful adoption of project deliverables. Technical Competencies: - Strong knowledge of APIs, system interfaces, and multi-system integrations across complex IT environments. - Working knowledge of IT infrastructure components and their interactions within networked environments (e.g., firewalls, VIPs, F5 listeners, ports). - Familiarity with core infrastructure environments including networks, servers, storage, web platforms, and virtual/cloud solutions. - Ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams and external vendors to support solution design, integration, deployment, and issue resolution. Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement: This position plays a critical role in driving change adoption through: - Integration of change management principles from the outset of the project. - Close collaboration with stakeholder engagement leads to develop and implement communication plans, facilitate training sessions, and monitor organizational readiness. - Supporting stakeholders at every level to reduce resistance, align expectations, and ensure long-term user adoption of new systems and processes. Ideal Candidate Profile: - Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage high-visibility projects with medium to high risk. - Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with experience interacting with Agency Leadership. - Ability to manage both technical delivery and change management efforts within complex environments. - Demonstrated success managing vendor-supported projects with integ Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 154689 while calling. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability