Technical Project Manager

Michigan Milk Producers Assoc • Novi, MI

24d

About The Position

MMPA is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver strategic technology initiatives across the organization. The role plans, coordinates, and manages projects involving enterprise business systems, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, operational technology integrations, and IT governance.

The Technical Project Manager works closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, vendors, and technical teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget while following MMPA standards and project governance methodologies. The role translates business priorities into technology solutions, manages competing priorities, and drives results across cross-functional teams. It requires strong leadership, communication, organizational, and technical skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives across a diverse technology portfolio.

The position leads projects through initiation, planning, implementation, deployment, and stabilization; manages project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, and dependencies; and maintains project documentation and financial accountability. It applies Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methods according to project needs and supports initiatives across enterprise applications, ERP platforms, infrastructure and cloud services, network modernization, cybersecurity, disaster recovery and business continuity, data and analytics, and IT governance and compliance. The role also drives improvements to delivery processes, documentation standards, and organizational change management practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of project management experience leading enterprise technology initiatives.
• Proven experience managing projects involving business applications, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices.
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, resources, scope, and vendor relationships.
• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Planner, or similar platforms.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.
• Must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or comparable Agile certification.
• Experience within manufacturing, food production, agriculture, supply chain, or cooperative organizations.
• Experience supporting Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and cybersecurity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through implementation, deployment, and stabilization.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and success metrics.
• Facilitate project planning sessions, requirements-gathering workshops, project reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Partner with business and IT leaders to align project goals with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project charters, business cases, project plans, status reports, risk registers, and resource forecasts.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, and dependencies to support successful delivery.
• Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, consultants, and business stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies based on project needs and organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with project governance standards, IT policies, and established project management best practices.
• Monitor project financial performance and maintain accountability for approved budgets.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating critical issues as appropriate.
• Support technology initiatives involving enterprise applications and business systems; Dynamics 365 and ERP platforms; infrastructure and cloud services; network modernization; cybersecurity programs; disaster recovery and business continuity; data and analytics; and IT governance and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes, documentation standards, and organizational change management practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement including 401k with employer contributions
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior