Job Summary

Summary

Lead large, complex, and strategic projects intended to deliver business wide transformations and achieve critical business initiatives. The Sr. Project Manager ensures business cases and business requirements are effectively defined, that stakeholder alignment is achieved, long-term program planning processes are established, and the intended results are achieved on time.

Job Description

Senior Project / Program Manager

Southfield, MI (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Travel: 25%-50%

Salary Range: Up to $163K

**NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR THIS ROLE, CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL**

This position requires access to export-controlled information. In accordance with U.S. export control laws and regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual (refugee or asylee).

Key Accountabilities (Overview)

• Lead large-scale, high-impact initiatives including new plant startups, product launches, and enterprise transformation efforts
• Ensure business requirements are clearly defined, organized, and communicated across teams
• Operate within established project governance structures and help strengthen them
• Partner directly with senior leadership to drive alignment across business units
• Develop business cases including ROI analysis, cost modeling, and benefit realization
• Validate initiatives against strategic objectives and long-term business goals
• Support long-range planning, identifying interdependencies across programs
• Lead governance meetings, including steering committees and executive updates
• Proactively identify and manage organizational, operational, and financial risks
• Drive change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of key initiatives
• Lead communication strategies across executive and cross-functional audiences
• Track adoption and business impact, providing clear performance updates

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field
• 8+ years of project or program management experience
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Experience gathering and translating business requirements
• Strong financial acumen (ROI, business case development, cost modeling)
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational, governance, and documentation capabilities
• Proven ability to lead change management efforts
• Experience with project and reporting tools (e.g., MS Planner, Power BI)

Preferred

• PMP or equivalent certification
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies

Why Join tk Accelis Materials Plus

• Newly created role with the opportunity to make a significant impact
• Growing organization with continued investment in people and operations
• Strong collaboration across business and IT teams
• Culture that values ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to lead meaningful, high-visibility initiatives

Additional Information

This summary highlights key aspects of the role and is not a full job description. Additional responsibilities and details will be shared with candidates selected to move forward in the interview process.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to export-controlled information. In accordance with U.S. export control laws and regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual (refugee or asylee).

Job Compensation

$109,000 - $163,000

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.