Project Manager

Overview The Project Manager on the Innovation & Technology Team is responsible for the execution and improvement of Sun's agile and lean project management process. The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and facilitates activities for the successful execution of projects in a range of sizes and in various stages of the technology development process. They create and maintain project schedules and foster communication between technical and non-technical audiences. Additionally, the Project Manager tracks all details of assigned projects, executes mitigation plans when risk arises, and reports the status to management. Overview The Project Manager on the Innovation & Technology Team is responsible for the execution and improvement of Sun's agile and lean project management process. The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and facilitates activities for the successful execution of projects in a range of sizes and in various stages of the technology development process. They create and maintain project schedules and foster communication between technical and non-technical audiences. Additionally, the Project Manager tracks all details of assigned projects, executes mitigation plans when risk arises, and reports the status to management. Job Duties Creates, maintains, and delivers project documentation in accordance with project management guidelines, including regular status updates to leadership. (Essential) Creates project budgets, plans, and timelines. (Essential) Develops appropriate communications for team members, management, sponsors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. (Essential) Ensures assigned projects are implemented within scope, according to the project budget, and within the project timeline. (Essential) Coordinates project tasks and facilitates collaboration and communication between stakeholders. (Essential) Utilize AI productivity tools to accelerate meeting preparation and documentation generation, including strong prompt-writing skills to generate accurate, high-quality outputs. (Essential) Coordinates leadership review sessions to lead decision process. Prepares and maintains meeting minutes for all project meetings; tracks and follows-up on all open items. Facilitates all major deliverable approvals during the project lifecycle. Submits process improvement recommendations and partners with stakeholders to manage business change. Conducts project retrospective meetings to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Other duties and special projects assigned. Facilitates sponsor governance sessions to review project change requests. Tracks project risks and issues; facilitates impact analysis efforts and coordinates mitigation activities. Facilitates requirements reviews and prioritization sessions to finalize project scope. Collaborates with business and information technology teams to ensure sufficient documentation is gathered for the development team to successfully code and deploy solutions. Requirements High School Diploma or GED (Required) Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Project Management or related field (Required) 3 years in of project management experience (Required) Extensive knowledge of project management tools and procedures Knowledge of technology methodologies, processes, technical relationships, data security, and compliance standards (i.e. Sarbanes-Oxley) Demonstrated leadership abilities Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Strong negotiation, presentation, and reporting skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly organized and detail-oriented Advanced computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite Must have a valid driver's license Preferred Certifications/Licensures:(Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)) Benefits At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility. Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans On-Site Fitness Center Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution Employee Assistance Program Identity Theft Insurance Legal Assistance Plan Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting Sun resorts across the nation Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty Corporate Headquarters (HQ) position, located in the Metro Detroit, Michigan market today. 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