Sr. Technical Project Manager

Job Location

Jackson, Michigan

Pay

USD 70.00 - USD 82.00 Per Hour

Contract Duration

51 week(s)

This is a contract role through Magnit for Consumers Energy in Jackson, Michigan. This is a hybrid role and requires reporting onsite 3 days a week.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional technology projects from initiation through delivery. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and technical acumen to manage project scope, timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level solutions in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end project management for large-scale technical initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.

- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.

- Collaborate with engineering, product, security, and business teams to define project scope and deliverables.

- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure project milestones are met.

- Drive Agile/Scrum or Waterfall methodologies as appropriate for each project.

- Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and executive leadership.

- Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations when applicable.

- Champion continuous improvement and best practices in project delivery and team collaboration.

Qualifications:

- 7+ years of experience in technical project management, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.

- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud technologies, and enterprise IT systems.

- Proven experience with Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall methodologies.

- PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.

Preferred Skills:

- Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar.

- Experience in cybersecurity, data analytics, or infrastructure projects.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to influence and drive change across technical and non-technical teams.

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Hourly Pay Rate Range (dependent on location, experience, expectation)

The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $ 70-82/hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.