Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Description

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.

Responsibilities:
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.

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