Virtual Project Manager Jobs in Detroit, MI (NOW HIRING)

How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Job Summary
We are seeking a full- or part-time Project Manager for the UM-led NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory on Quantum Photonic Integration and Deployment (QuPID). During QuPID's two-year Phase-2 design stage, the Project Manager will lead the management framework for developing chip-based quantum sensor technology that is portable, robust, and deployable outside the highly controlled laser-laboratory environments typically required for today's quantum sensors. The Project Manager will work with the PI and research leads to develop the Project Execution Plan, Education and Workforce Development plan (E&WDP) and management/systems-engineering framework. Monitoring may need a Gantt Chart to be produced for visual monitoring.
The Project Manager will lead the operational and project-management framework for QuPID's two-year NSF Phase-2 design effort. This includes developing and maintaining the project execution plan, milestones, timelines, deliverables, risk-management processes, meeting structures, reporting workflows, and project-management tools. The Project Manager will coordinate across research thrusts, participating institutions, administrative units, workforce-development and outreach activities, and external partners to ensure that the project advances in an organized and accountable manner.
The role will also support NSF reporting, proposal preparation, review documentation, stakeholder communication, and planning for a potential five-year Phase-3 implementation effort of up to $50M each year. The Project Manager will work closely with the PI and research leads to build the systems-engineering and management structure needed for a major quantum-research enterprise, while the PI and scientific team retain responsibility for scientific direction.
Responsibilities*

• Project management, especially systems engineering and project execution planning
• Development and use of project-management tools and protocols
• Coordination of multi-institutional and multi-stakeholder projects
• Proposal preparation and federal research-program reporting
• Coordination and reporting for workforce development, outreach, and partnerships
• Ensure all reporting and milestones are delivered on time
• Work with Research Administrators on compliance, and budget requirements for the project
• Develop and foster close working relationships with inter- and cross-collaborative units and project collaborators, within/outside of the University
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree in engineering, physical sciences, computer science, business management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects to deadline
• Careful attention to detail
• Ability to both work independently and as an effective team member

Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Additional Information
This position is initially a two-year term-limited appointment with the possibility of renewal dependent on the continued availability of funding.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
280189
Working Title
NQVL Project Manager
Job Title
Project Senior Manager
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Engineering
Department
CoE EECS - ECE Division
Posting Begin/End Date
7/16/2026 - 7/30/2026
Salary
$100,000.00 - $110,000.00
Career Interest
Administration