Sr. Project Manager

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**

tk Accelis Materials Plus is continuing to grow, and we are expanding our team with a newly created opportunity for a Senior Project / Program Manager. This role is designed to support high-impact initiatives across our organization and play a key role in shaping how we scale, innovate, and execute.

At tk Accelis, we offer the stability of an established global organization combined with a forward-looking mindset focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering results. We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a cross-functional environment and enjoys turning strategy into execution.

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).