Project Manager

Kem Krest; Brighton (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Program

On-site Clinics & Prescriptions

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

As a member of the PMO, you will manage timelines, budgets, governance, and stakeholder communication. This collaborative leader role requires drive, influence, and ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment, with travel between Brighton, MI and Elkhart, IN as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 9+ years PM experience.
• PMP Certification required.
• 7+ years leading complex initiatives.
• Strong communication and leadership.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium- to high-complexity projects aligning with objectives.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and milestones.
• Coordinate internal and vendor activities for implementation.
• Track progress, identify risks, and resolve issues.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and reporting to leadership.
• Mentor junior PMs within the PMO.
• Improve PM tools, processes, governance.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Skills

PM leadership

Stakeholder comms

Budget tracking

Cross-functional teams

Risk management

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At Kem Krest, we are more than a supply chain solutions provider—we are a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading automotive, heavy-duty, and powersports OEMs. As a certified minority-owned business, we deliver customized services in packaging, logistics, and compliance with a focus on innovation, quality, and customer success.

With a global network, high-touch service, and a relentless commitment to quality, Kem Krest is the go-to partner for companies seeking to streamline operations, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. Join us and be part of a team that’s passionate about making supply chains smarter, and partnerships stronger.

Kem Krest is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead medium- to high-complexity projects across our organization, including customer-focused solutions and strategic internal initiatives. In this role, you will drive project execution from planning through completion while partnering with cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and key stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

As a member of the PMO, you will play a critical role in advancing business objectives by managing timelines, budgets, project governance, and stakeholder communication. This position requires a collaborative leader who can influence decision-making, resolve challenges, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Location: This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of either Brighton, MI or Elkhart, IN. Regular travel between both locations is required, and flexibility to work on-site at each location as business needs dictate is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of medium- to high-complexity projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate project activities between internal teams and third-party vendors to drive successful implementation.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and drive timely resolution of issues impacting scope, schedule, or budget.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, securing alignment and buy-in across functional and leadership teams.
• Communicate project status through executive summaries, presentations, meeting agendas, action items, and progress reports.
• Resolve project conflicts and escalations to maintain momentum and achieve desired outcomes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced project managers within the PMO.
• Support continuous improvement of project management tools, processes, and governance practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements.

Your Contributions:

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience considered with 9+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience leading complex business or customer-focused initiatives.
• PMP Certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, budgets, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating external vendors to achieve project goals.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, including root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Financial acumen with experience monitoring project budgets and tracking actual performance against assumptions.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, governance practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Why Kem Krest?

• Annual Bonus Program
• Free On-site Clinics & Prescriptions
• 401K Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO & Holiday

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