Strategic Workforce Development Program Lead

SME; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SME in Southfield, MI is seeking a Project Manager to support and advance SME's mission through planning, development, and execution of workforce programs and events (in person and virtual). You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on time, within scope and budget.

The role requires strong independence, multi-project leadership across teams, ability to manage risks, and clear communication with leadership. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; master's or MBA degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with customer service orientation.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and lead multiple projects with deliverables and timelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and interact professionally with members, partners and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of technology and industry market trends preferred.
• Solid business planning and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resources with cross-functional partners to ensure successful execution of workforce initiation.
• Identify key requirements across internal teams and external partners to support timely and effective project delivery.
• Prepare and present project roadmaps, status updates, and deliverable outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and budgets; monitor progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet program objectives.
• Work with other project managers, key executives and departments to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects
• Conduct risk analysis, evaluate project performance, produce program reports and implement solutions to mitigate issues and improve results.
• Creating short and long-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
• Delegate tasks to internal teams and key stakeholders best positioned to complete them.
• Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to advance project progress.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project, ensuring alignment and coordination of activities.
• Communicate regularly with team members and program partners to keep the project aligned with goals and deliverables.
• Perform quality control throughout project development to ensure standards are met; adjust schedules and targets as the project needs evolve.
• Manage group activities including both online and in person meetings - developing agendas, preparing materials, tracking action items, and documenting outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's or MBA degree preferred

Job description

SME in Southfield, MI is seeking a Project Manager to support and advance SME's mission through planning, development, and execution of workforce programs and events (in person and virtual). You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on time, within scope and budget.

The role requires strong independence, multi-project leadership across teams, ability to manage risks, and clear communication with leadership. Travel up to 25% is expected.