Technical Project Manager

Kelly; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end IT projects from concept through commercialization in a regulated environment. You will drive governance, coordinate internal teams and third-party partners, and ensure projects stay on time, budget, and scope.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, risk management, and ongoing process improvement, including DHF and SOP documentation, to raise project management standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary product lines and software integration.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with IT projects such as upgrades and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Define scope and develop work plans from concept to commercialization.
• Analyze risks and manage critical path to protect timelines.
• Establish governance structures and align cross-functional teams.
• Oversee DHF and SOPs; capture lessons learned for improvement.

Skills

IT project management

Software integration

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

The Project Manager leads the end-to-end planning, execution, and commercialization of high-impact sustaining projects. Operating within a rigorous regulatory framework, you will champion project governance and drive cross-functional accountability across internal teams, stakeholders, and third-party partners. This role is directly responsible for delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects on time, within scope, and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Execution: Define project scope, build comprehensive work plans, and manage day-to-day operations from concept through commercialization.
• Risk & Critical Path Management: Proactively analyze project risks, design robust mitigation strategies, and actively manage critical path activities to keep timelines secure.
• Cross-Functional Accountability: Formulate governance structures that align diverse teams, resolve conflicts, and drive accountability for costs, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement: Oversee Design History File (DHF) requirements and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Capture and scale lessons learned to elevate project management practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated IT project management experience
• Technical Breadth: Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary product lines, specifically integrating software
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to motivate cross-functional teams, resolve communication bottlenecks, and effectively elevate critical issues when necessary.
• IT-related projects include upgrades, disaster recovery/failover efforts, and additional