PMO Project Manager

Job in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, 48197, USA

Listing for: CMK Resources Inc

Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-14

Job specializations:

IT/Tech
IT Project Manager
Management
IT Project Manager, Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 125000.00 YEAR

CMK Resources is partnering with a rapidly growing organization seeking a Project Manager to play a key role in building and maturing its Project Management Office (PMO). This is a unique opportunity to influence project governance, improve collaboration between business and IT teams, and establish scalable project management practices that will impact the organization for years to come.

If you enjoy balancing strategic PMO development with hands-on project delivery, we'd like to speak with you.

Engagement type: 6-month Contract to Hire (CTH)

Location:

100% onsite, Ypsilanti, MI
Hourly pay range: $55-65/hr W2
Salary range: $110K-$125K FTE

In this role, you will:

Help build and mature PMO processes, governance, and best practices
Lead enterprise-level programs and projects from initiation through completion
Partner with business stakeholders and IT leadership to align priorities and expectations
Create and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and budgets
Facilitate project kickoff meetings and ongoing stakeholder communications
Develop RACI matrices and establish accountability across teams
Monitor project risks, issues, KPIs, and delivery metrics
Prepare executive-level status reporting and project updates
Remove roadblocks and drive projects to successful completion
Support Agile project delivery methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives
Balance immediate project needs while helping establish long-term PMO strategy

Required Qualifications

Active PMI PMP Certification (Required)
10+ years of Program and Project Management experience within enterprise environments
Experience establishing, building, or improving PMO processes and governance
Strong stakeholder management skills across both business and technical teams
Experience managing multiple large-scale initiatives simultaneously
Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
Ability and willingness to work onsite 100% of the time in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Agile transformations
Strong financial planning, budgeting, and project reporting experience
Experience managing vendors, procurement activities, and Statements of Work (SOWs)
Background supporting large, complex IT environments