Contract Professionals, Inc.

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Senior IT Project Manager Sterling Heights, MI $58–$65/hour Position Overview Seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-level IT projects from initiation through delivery. This role focuses on cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and successful execution of projects within scope, schedule, and budget. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end project lifecycle (planning, execution, delivery) • Manage multiple large-scale IT projects simultaneously • Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables • Develop and maintain project plans and schedules • Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies • Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders and leadership • Ensure adherence to project management best practices and standards • Drive process improvements and operational efficiency • Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams Required Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field • 7–10+ years of project management experience • 3+ years in a senior/leadership role Key Skills • Project methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid • Tools: MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet (or similar) • Strong stakeholder and customer management • Risk management, budgeting, and scheduling • Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills Preferred Qualifications • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification • Experience supporting IT projects in manufacturing environments • Familiarity with change management practices Key Competencies • Leadership & decision-making • Strategic thinking with attention to detail • Adaptability in fast-paced environments • Results-driven mindset Work Environment • Sterling Heights, MI (Hybrid/Office-based) Why Join CPI? For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected professionals with high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and career goals. US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens. NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT: No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position. Benefits: 401K, Life Insurance Skills: Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Best Practices, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Change Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Government Contracts, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, PRINCE2, Process Improvement, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Technical Support, Waterfall Model of Software Development About the Company: Contract Professionals, Inc. Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a global, service disabled veteran owned workforce solutions company, which specializes in finding engineering and IT employment opportunities for both civilians and military veterans. With more than 37 years of industry experience, CPI is proud to represent the most inclusive, innovative and reputable Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in the United States and select foreign countries. CPI has received multiple awards for our exceptional service to military veterans, including several from the 101 Best and Brightest Place to Work for Committee, Local, Elite and National 2015 - 2018. CPI was also honored to receive the prestigious Veteran Owned Business of the Year Award 2016 from the SBA, Michigan. In addition, CPI is proud to be named one of Crain’s Detroit Cool Places to Work for the third year in a row, placing in the top 20 each year 2016 - 2018. To learn more about engineering and IT employment opportunities or to learn how CPI can help you solve your business challenges with specialized workforce solutions, please visit us today at www.cpijobs.com. Company Size: 100 to 499 employees Industry: Staffing/Employment Agencies Founded: 1982 Website: https://www.cpijobs.com/