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Technical Project Manager Contract Jobs in Michigan

FastTek

Technical Project Manager

Dearborn, MI

Technical Project Manager #1058357 Position Description: Product Development IT is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Technical Program Manager to lead the execution of complex, multi-workstream ...

Masterapp Labs

Sr. Technical Project Manager

Lansing, MI · On-site

$112K - $153K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Technical Project Manager Location: Lansing, MI, (Hybrid)-Require in-office work on ... Contract Interview Mode : 1st round MS Teams & 2nd round In-person Required Qualifications: * 7+ ...

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FastTek

Non-Technical Project Manager

Warren, MI · On-site

Non-Technical Project Manager #1060187 This role supports cross-brand offer creation and incentive testing, helping ensure incentive and offer data is accurate, timely, and advertised across our ...

Wade Trim

Senior Technical Project Manager

Detroit, MI · Hybrid

$109K - $150K/yr

Our IT team is looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex IT projects and aid in keeping projects on track. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and ...

Wade Trim

Senior Technical Project Manager

Taylor, MI · Hybrid

$102K - $140K/yr

Our IT team is looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex IT projects and aid in keeping projects on track. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and ...

Apex Informatics

Project Manager

Lansing, MI · On-site

Position Title * Senior IT/Technical Project manager Position Responsibilities Senior IT/Technical Project manager Hybrid onsite from day 1 (3 days onsite 2 days remote) Lansing Michigan (look for ...

V2Soft

Privacy Project Manager

Auburn Hills, MI

We're currently looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead privacy and consent-related projects across digital marketing platforms for a global automotive client. This includes cookie consent ...

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How much do technical project manager contract jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical project manager contract in Michigan is $102,382.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,700.00 and $117,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Technical Project Managers on contract often need to quickly adapt to new organizational cultures and processes, which can present a steep learning curve at project onset. They may be tasked with managing multiple stakeholders and high-priority deliverables, all within a defined and sometimes accelerated timeline. Effective communication and adaptability are essential to aligning project goals with both technical teams and business leaders. Despite these challenges, contract roles offer strong opportunities to build diverse industry experience, expand professional networks, and demonstrate versatility in different technology environments.

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To thrive as a Technical Project Manager Contract, you need experience in project management, technical knowledge relevant to your industry, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within scope and budget. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Microsoft Project, and Agile or Scrum methodologies—as well as certifications such as PMP or Certified ScrumMaster—is highly valued. Strong leadership, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving skills help professionals excel in this role. These competencies enable successful coordination of cross-functional teams and ensure consistent project delivery in fast-paced, contract-based environments.

What is a technical project manager contract?

A Technical Project Manager Contract job is a temporary role where a professional is hired to oversee and manage technical projects within an organization. This role involves coordinating teams, managing project timelines, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, and aligning projects with business goals. Contract TPMs typically work on a fixed-term basis, often for specific projects or durations, and may be employed by companies directly or through staffing agencies. Their responsibilities include risk management, stakeholder communication, and collaboration with engineering teams to drive project success.

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Technical Project Manager

Proactive Technology Management

Troy, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

About Proactive Technology Management

At Proactive Technology Management (PTM), we're passionate about helping businesses thrive in the digital age. Our Project Management Office (PMO) plays a critical role in delivering a wide range of technology solutions to our clients. We are a team of expert project managers, consultants, and software and data architects who work together to create innovative, data-driven solutions that transform businesses. We specialize in delivering projects across various domains, including full-stack development, hyperautomation, cloud data analytics, and LLM-based generative AI.

About the Role

This is a local position, that would require you to be onsite Monday through Thursday in either Waterford or Troy. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Project Manager to join our PMO team. This is a mid-senior level, full-time remote position that sits at the interface of our consultant and project manager roles. You will be the primary point of contact for our clients, guiding them through the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to solution delivery and beyond.

Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into clear, actionable technical requirements.
  • Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, using our Monday.com-based project management system.
  • Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central application - that is our client's ERP
  • Lead and manage a cross-functional team of engineers, developers, and other technical specialists to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
  • Ensure projects adhere to our Way of Working principles, including Lean UX, GTD-inspired workflows, and the C4 model for architectural clarity.
  • Communicate project progress and risks to clients and internal stakeholders effectively and proactively.
  • Manage client expectations and ensure their satisfaction with our services.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes and methodologies.
  • Perform enterprise data modeling tasks as required, including planning entities, attributes, and relationships to support business processes and reporting needs.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of combined experience in technical project management, engineering management, or technical product ownership, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Lean UX.
  • Experience working with cloud-based technologies, including Microsoft Azure (strongly preferred) and AWS (desirable).
  • Experience with data warehousing, hyperautomation, and AI/ML is a plus.
  • Excellent English communication, interpersonal management, project leadership, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in any STEM field strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with C4 architecture and systems thinking.
  • Proven system analysis and data analysis skills, including ER diagramming and data modeling.
  • Domain knowledge in wealth management, financial services, revenue cycle management (RCM), electronic health records (EHR), and practice management systems (PMS) is highly desirable.

Benefits

  • Full Medical Benefits
  • 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
  • Full Time
  • Dental & vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching