Magnit Global Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

This is a contract and Hybrid role through Magnit Global with one of the world’s leading Renewable Energy companies. This is NOT a C2C opportunity and is on W-2.

Client Details

Job Position : Project Manager

Client : Consumers Energy

Location : Jackson, Michigan

Duration : 12 Months

Job Summary:

• Support execution of the Substation Capital Investment Program under the direction of the Principal Program Manager.
• Manage a portfolio of substation capital projects and work orders at various stages of development and execution.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, forecasts, and execution plans.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Construction, Operations, Supply Chain, Environmental, Real Estate, Protection & Controls, and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate project planning, readiness reviews, stage-gate reviews, and execution meetings.
• Monitor scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk performance across assigned projects.
• Identify and manage project and program risks, issues, constraints, and mitigation plans.
• Support annual capital planning, monthly forecasting, and budget reconciliation activities.
• Validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of project resources and expenditures.
• Develop executive-level reports, KPI dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Lead project and program communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate outage planning, construction readiness, material availability, resource planning, and commissioning activities.
• Support portfolio governance, change management, and compliance requirements.
• Present project and program updates to leadership teams and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy, schedule performance, stakeholder coordination, and overall program execution.

Required Experience:

• 5 or more years of experience in project management, program management, engineering, construction management, utility operations, or related business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a complex portfolio environment.
• Strong project and program management skills including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments to resolve issues, influence outcomes, and achieve business objectives.
• Experience developing and maintaining schedules, forecasts, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to earn stakeholder trust, influence without authority, and manage competing priorities.
• Experience presenting project and program information to senior leadership.
• Working knowledge of project controls, risk management, and capital investment governance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualification:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience supporting electric transmission, distribution, or substation infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing large capital investment portfolios.
• Experience with Primavera P6, SAP, Power BI, or other project controls systems.
• Familiarity with utility regulatory requirements, capital planning processes, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing schedule, cost, and execution risks on complex projects.
• Experience coordinating work involving large customers, municipalities, contractors, or regulatory agencies.