Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to lead complex initiatives that support product development, operational excellence, and business process improvement in Lansing, Michigan. This role partners with cross-functional teams to organize priorities, manage schedules and budgets, and keep projects moving from concept through completion. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a structured project management approach, and experience working within automotive or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities:
• Direct end-to-end delivery of complex projects tied to product launches, catalog growth, operational initiatives, and workflow enhancements.
• Partner with stakeholders to establish project goals, define deliverables, outline milestones, and determine staffing and resource needs.
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project and related tools to monitor progress and keep activities on track.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and team utilization while identifying potential issues early and putting mitigation plans in place.
• Lead collaboration across engineering, product, marketing, supply chain, and external partners to align efforts and remove roadblocks.
• Prepare project updates, performance summaries, and status reporting for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure documentation follows internal quality expectations and applicable industry standards, including ISO 9001 requirements when needed.
• Conduct project closeout reviews to capture lessons learned and recommend improvements for future execution.
• Support the advancement of project management methods, templates, and best practices across the organization.• PMP certification is required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, including certification or equivalent documented expertise, is required.
• At least 5 years of project management experience, including 2 or more years in automotive aftermarket or manufacturing settings.
• Working knowledge of product development cycles, manufacturing operations, and aftermarket product lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Teams, and project management platforms such as Jira.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is preferred; Lean or Six Sigma certification and experience with new product introduction, value stream mapping, or vendor management are advantageous.