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We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to lead complex initiatives that support product development, operational excellence, and business process improvement in Lansing, Michigan. This role partners with cross-functional teams to organize priorities, manage schedules and budgets, and keep projects moving from concept through completion. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a structured project management approach, and experience working within automotive or manufacturing environments.
Job Responsibility
Direct end-to-end delivery of complex projects tied to product launches, catalog growth, operational initiatives, and workflow enhancements
Partner with stakeholders to establish project goals, define deliverables, outline milestones, and determine staffing and resource needs
Build and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project and related tools to monitor progress and keep activities on track
Oversee budgets, timelines, and team utilization while identifying potential issues early and putting mitigation plans in place
Lead collaboration across engineering, product, marketing, supply chain, and external partners to align efforts and remove roadblocks
Prepare project updates, performance summaries, and status reporting for leadership and key stakeholders
Maintain accurate project records and ensure documentation follows internal quality expectations and applicable industry standards, including ISO 9001 requirements when needed
Conduct project closeout reviews to capture lessons learned and recommend improvements for future execution
Support the advancement of project management methods, templates, and best practices across the organization
Requirements
PMP certification is required
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, including certification or equivalent documented expertise, is required
At least 5 years of project management experience, including 2 or more years in automotive aftermarket or manufacturing settings
Working knowledge of product development cycles, manufacturing operations, and aftermarket product lifecycle processes
Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy, quality, and attention to detail
Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across functions
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Teams, and project management platforms such as Jira
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is preferred
Lean or Six Sigma certification and experience with new product introduction, value stream mapping, or vendor management are advantageous
Nice to have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is preferred
Lean or Six Sigma certification and experience with new product introduction, value stream mapping, or vendor management are advantageous