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Senior IT Project Manager
Job Description
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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.