Technical Project Manager - PMP Required

CMK Resources is looking for a Project Manager for one of our partners in Ypsilanti, MI. This is a 6-month Contract-to-Hire opportunity and will be 100% onsite.

This role will support the buildout and maturation of an IT PMO while leading enterprise-level technology projects across business and IT teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong project governance, stakeholder management, Agile leadership, and hands-on IT project delivery experience.

**Active PMP through PMI and a degree are REQUIRED**

Responsibilities:

• Lead project management efforts for assigned enterprise IT projects
• Create, refine, update, and manage project plans with business and IT stakeholders
• Define project milestones, dependencies, deliverables, risks, and timelines
• Track action items across project phases including discovery, design, planning, development, QA, deployment, and closeout
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings with business and IT stakeholders to align goals, expectations, deliverables, dependencies, and requirements
• Partner closely with business representatives, executive sponsors, application owners, vendors, and IT teams to drive timely status updates and task completion
• Develop RACI documentation to define project roles and responsibilities
• Lead project teams, monitor progress, track KPIs, manage budgets, and resolve project issues
• Prepare and present project reports, status updates, and recommendations for improvement
• Support project financial planning, budget tracking, procurement, purchase orders, and SOW development
• Manage project prioritization to improve delivery efficiency and support business growth
• Assist in removing project roadblocks and blockers
• Help organize and mature PMO processes, governance, documentation, and best practices
• Train, guide, and mentor teams on Agile practices and project management standards

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of hands-on experience leading enterprise-level programs and projects
• Active PMP certification through PMI is required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong experience managing IT projects from planning through execution and closeout
• Strong understanding of IT technologies including hardware, software, networking, applications, and cloud computing
• Experience bridging technical IT teams and business stakeholders
• Working knowledge and experience leading Agile projects or Agile transformation efforts
• Experience with project budgeting, procurement, financial reporting, purchase orders, and SOW support
• Strong analytical, coordination, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight timelines
• Strong communication, diplomacy, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of personalities in a constructive and professional manner
• Collaborative, positive, and team-oriented approach
• Ability to mentor others through servant leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience helping build, mature, or improve a PMO
• Experience in airline, transportation, logistics, or highly regulated enterprise environments
• Strong resource planning and problem-solving skills