Project Manager Job at Optomi, Grand Rapids, MI

MHhORnVlUDJQTFMyRWNuQk8vamhoWkE4S0E9PQ==
  • Optomi
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Job Summary – Project Manager

Optomi, in partnership with an industry leader in the retail and grocery space, is seeking an experienced Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing technology-focused projects across the full project lifecycle. This role manages multiple concurrent initiatives involving network, compute, storage, and cloud technologies across multiple vendors and locations. The Project Manager partners closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining strong communication, governance, and change management practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, communication plans, issue and risk management strategies, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Manage projects spanning network, compute, storage, and cloud technologies, coordinating activities across multiple vendors and geographically distributed teams.
  • Own the full project lifecycle from project definition and initiation through implementation and closeout.
  • Provide day-to-day direction to project resources, ensuring alignment to project objectives and deliverables.
  • Facilitate effective change management throughout the duration of the project, ensuring scope changes are properly evaluated, documented, and communicated.
  • Prepare and maintain all project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk and issue logs, and budget tracking.
  • Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and decisions clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language to support informed decision-making.
  • Foster strong collaboration across cross-functional teams, promoting accountability, engagement, and commitment to project goals.
  • Identify and escalate issues and risks proactively, recommending mitigation strategies and solutions as needed.
  • Apply appropriate project delivery methodologies, including agile and waterfall practices, based on project requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of relevant project management experience.
  • Proven experience managing projects involving infrastructure technologies such as network, compute, storage, and cloud platforms.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with demonstrated success working in cross-functional environments.
  • Strong project planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience preparing and managing project budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, and Word.
  • Knowledge of both agile and waterfall project management methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using ServiceNow for project tracking or workflow management.
  • SAFe certification(s) such as SSM, SASM, SA, SPC, or SPMPO.

Core Competencies

  • Leadership and decision-making.
  • Negotiation and stakeholder management.
  • Risk and issue management.
  • Change management.
  • Attention to detail and sound judgment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

Casella Waste Systems

Truck Mechanic Apprentice Job at Casella Waste Systems

 ...Position Summary The Truck Mechanic Apprentice works alongside a knowledgeable Casella Waste Truck Mechanic to learn and further develop skills. The Apprentice provides maintenance, repairs vehicles and equipment, and mainly focuses on preventative maintenance and... 

Benchling

Software Engineer, Intern (Summer 2026) Job at Benchling

 ...milestone and market. Come help us bring modern software to modern science. ROLE OVERVIEW We're looking for Software Engineer interns to join our Summer 2026 intern class in San Francisco. As an intern, you'll be entrusted with a significant degree of ownership to... 

Berns Landscaping Services

Horticulture Team Member Job at Berns Landscaping Services

 ...Join our award-winning landscaping team as a Horticulture Team Member and be part of a fast-growing, industry-leading landscape company that has been shaping Metro Detroits most beautiful residential and commercial landscapes for over 40 years. Our reputation is built... 

Jimmy John

Operations Support Specialist Job at Jimmy John

 ...of contact for assigned vendors. Resolve issues, and ensure on-time delivery and service. Coordinate Recruiting, Fast Track & Amplified training, and CMX compliance. Support store performance rankings and share best practices. Keep district/store depth charts current... 

Orrick

Project Attorney, eDiscovery Job at Orrick

 ...Ediscovery Project Attorney Opportunity Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for an eDiscovery Project Attorney with 2 6 years...  ...Center (GOIC) in Wheeling, WV and consideration given for 100% remote locations. Orrick Analytics is a team of lawyers, technologists...