Project Manager​/Sr. Consultant Lansing, MI

Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to guide complex strategic programs that support product innovation, portfolio growth, and operational improvement in Lansing, Michigan. This role works closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to turn business priorities into well-structured plans, measurable outcomes, and timely execution. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and a disciplined approach to managing scope, resources, risk, and stakeholder expectations across multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Direct major cross-functional initiatives from initial planning through completion, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and business outcomes remain on track.
• Collaborate with executives and department leaders to shape project goals, confirm priorities, define success measures, and establish realistic schedules and staffing needs.
• Develop and maintain consolidated project and portfolio plans using Microsoft Project and related tools to improve visibility, coordination, and resource planning.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and team capacity while identifying risks, dependencies, and constraints early and putting practical mitigation plans in place.
• Lead teams across engineering, product management, marketing, sales, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and external partners to achieve program objectives.
• Facilitate alignment among stakeholders by supporting informed decisions, resolving competing priorities, and removing obstacles that affect delivery.
• Track performance through metrics and key indicators, then provide clear executive updates and recommendations to support strategic decisions.
• Oversee governance activities, stage-gate reviews, and project health evaluations to maintain compliance with business standards and organizational expectations.
• Ensure project records, workflows, and deliverables meet internal procedures, regulatory obligations, and recognized quality frameworks such as ISO 9001 where applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement by leading lessons learned, mentoring team members on project management practices, and strengthening templates, governance, and delivery methods.