Technical Project Manager

Connect-Force; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Force in Metro Detroit, MI seeks a Technical Project Manager to oversee manufacturing projects, coordinating engineering, purchasing and production to maintain schedules and budgets. You will manage scope, risks and customer communication from kickoff to handoff.

Ideal candidates bring experience with industrial equipment or automation projects, strong cross‑functional leadership, and the ability to translate technical requirements into actionable plans for diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects involving industrial equipment, engineered products, automation, or manufacturing.
• Ability to coordinate multiple departments and keep competing priorities moving.
• Comfort discussing technical requirements with engineers, production teams and customers.
• Experience with project schedules, budgets, change management, and reporting.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project specifications.
• Clear communication, sound judgment and accountability.
• Degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or related field (or equivalent).
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from order handoff through completion and customer acceptance.
• Establish project schedules, milestones, responsibilities, and delivery priorities.
• Coordinate engineering, purchasing, production, and other departments.
• Monitor project costs, track progress against budgets, and flag overruns.
• Serve as primary customer contact for updates, issues and schedule changes.
• Review requirements to ensure scope and deliverables are understood.
• Manage scope changes and document impact on cost and timing.
• Lead project meetings with clear action items and ownership.
• Identify risks and coordinate practical solutions.
• Maintain project documentation and support a smooth handoff at completion.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Engineering knowledge

Technical communication

Budget tracking

Schedule management

Education

Engineering / Manufacturing / Business degree

Equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Technical Project Manager – Manufacturing

Metro Detroit, Michigan | Full-Time

Take ownership. Connect the teams. Deliver the result.

Great projects need someone who can see the whole picture and keep the details moving. If you enjoy working with technical teams, solving problems, and turning customer expectations into successful deliveries, this opportunity puts you in a position to make a visible impact.

Connect Force is conducting a confidential search for a Technical Project Manager to oversee customer projects within an industrial manufacturing environment. This role brings together engineering, purchasing, production, and customers to keep projects organized, commercially sound, and on schedule.

Your Impact

You'll serve as the central point of coordination throughout the project lifecycle, translating commitments into clear plans and helping teams work through challenges before they affect delivery.

What You'll Do

• Lead assigned projects from order handoff through completion and customer acceptance.
• Establish project schedules, milestones, responsibilities, and delivery priorities.
• Coordinate engineering, purchasing, production, and other supporting departments.
• Monitor project costs, track progress against budgets, and flag potential overruns.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for project updates, open issues, and schedule changes.
• Review project requirements to ensure teams understand the agreed scope and deliverables.
• Manage scope changes, documenting their impact on cost, timing, and resources.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear action items, ownership, and follow-through.
• Identify technical and scheduling risks and coordinate practical solutions.
• Maintain project documentation and support a smooth handoff at completion.

What You Bring

• Experience managing projects involving industrial equipment, engineered products, automation, or manufacturing.
• A track record of coordinating multiple departments and keeping competing priorities moving.
• Confidence discussing technical requirements with engineers, production teams, and customers.
• Experience with project schedules, budgets, change management, and reporting.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and project specifications.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and a consistent approach to accountability.
• A degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field- or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience in project engineering or equipment delivery with increasing project ownership is also welcome. PMP certification is a plus.

Why Consider This Role?

• Own the outcome: Guide projects through meaningful milestones to final delivery.
• Stay close to the work: Collaborate directly with the people designing, sourcing, and building the solution.
• Build customer relationships: Become a trusted contact who provides clarity and follows through.
• Put your judgment to work: Help resolve challenges involving timing, cost, and technical requirements.

This search is confidential. Employer information and further position details will be shared during an initial conversation with qualified candidates.