Contract Manager: Change Leader & Cross-Functional Mentor

Energy Innovation Corp; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Contract Manager with 7 years of experience to drive initiatives, own outcomes, and mentor a growing team. The role rewards initiative with a generous salary and real ownership, supported by a collaborative, results-driven culture.

You will manage cross-functional workstreams, ensure follow-through after meetings, and uphold safety standards while finding practical workarounds when official paths stall.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator across email, calls, and in-person meetings.
• Proven Change management chops with growth mindset.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a manager capacity.
• Demonstrated capacity to mentor or support manager teammates.
• Ability to identify gaps and implement fixes.

Responsibilities

• Find the purpose-led workaround when the official path is blocked.
• Identify gaps in current procedures and recommend workable fixes.
• Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff.
• Keep the Ingersoll Rand backlog ruthlessly honest about what's truly next.
• Own the follow-through after the general meeting ends.
• Follow safety protocols and best practices at all times.

Skills

Change management

Cross-functional

Mentoring

Communication

Project ownership

Leadership

Job description

Ingersoll Rand in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Contract Manager with 7 years of experience to drive initiatives, own outcomes, and mentor a growing team. The role rewards initiative with a generous salary and real ownership, supported by a collaborative, results-driven culture.

You will manage cross-functional workstreams, ensure follow-through after meetings, and uphold safety standards while finding practical workarounds when official paths stall.