The Panther Group

Lead and manage complex IT projects ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget while collaborating with stakeholders. | Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years project management experience including senior leadership, strong communication, and proficiency in project management tools. | The Panther Group is seeking a W2 Contract To Hire, Onsite (Sterling Heights, MI) experienced (7+ years of related experience) IT Senior Project Manager to join our client’s team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, and business customers to drive project success and deliver exceptional results. Kind Note: This role is working with a partner supporting the Department of Defense and requires US Citizenship. This role does NOT permit Visas or C2C or Third Party Recruiters to apply. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of multiple projects simultaneously. • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with processes • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies to minimize impact on project success. • Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communication, providing regular updates and reports to leadership, stakeholders, and customers. • Ensure adherence to industry best practices, company standards, and compliance requirements. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and tools, leveraging industry best practices. • Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role. • Proven success managing large-scale, complex projects with multiple stakeholders. • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or equivalent). • Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. Preferred Qualifications: • PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications. • Experience in running IT projects in support of a Manufacturing organization. • Familiarity with change management principles and tools. Key Competencies: • Leadership and decision-making skills. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization. • Adaptability to changing priorities and environments. • Strategic thinking with attention to detail and a focus on quality. • Results-driven with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes. Work Environment: • Office-based with the potential for hybrid/remote work options. Pay Rate: $60 an hour