Project Manager - DeWitt Area

Job Description:

Project Manager | DeWitt, MI

Salary Range: $83,000 - $128,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for delivering projects on time and leading cross-functional teams? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in DeWitt, seeking experienced Project Managers to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in DeWitt that are seeking skilled Project Managers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams from conception to completion.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, scope, and stakeholder expectations.
• Communicate project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes through project implementation.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to project deliverables.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment
• PMP certification or equivalent
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with budgets exceeding $1M
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and quality systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Bonus Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., IoT, AI in manufacturing).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Project Coordinator, Project Lead, Program Manager, Scrum Master, Technical Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Business Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Associate Project Manager, Agile Project Manager

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Offers
• Project Teams
• AI
• Lean Six Sigma
• Support
• MS Project
• Six Sigma
• ERP
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Deliverables
• Agile
• Continuous Improvement
• SAP
• Manufacturing
• Scrum
• Oracle
• Administration
• Preparation
• Software
• JIRA
• Engineering
• Business
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Communication
• Management


Salary Package:
$ 83,000.00 - 128,000.00 (US Dollar)