Program Manager Jobs in Michigan

Program Manager jobs in Michigan are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in automotive and mobility technology, defense and aerospace, healthcare systems, and information technology, at levels from early-career coordinator to senior program director. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor are the largest hiring markets, anchored by employers such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The most sought-after specialties include automotive program management, IT program governance, and healthcare operations program leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles55
Top employerCLEAResult
Top cityGrand Rapids, MI
Cities hiring29
Work type55% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Manager in Training Program
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Manager in Training Program
ASAP, INC
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$1,100 - $1,750/yr
On-Site
2-10

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Technical Program Manager, Hardware
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Technical Program Manager, Hardware
KARMAN
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$115k - $160k/yr
Master's degree

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Program Manager - Offender Services
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Program Manager - Offender Services
KINEXUS GROUP
Paw Paw, Michigan
Business Development
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in social work

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Marketing Program Manager
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Marketing Program Manager
CG Financial Services
Lansing, Michigan
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success

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Program Manager Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Grand Rapids
9 jobs
Ann Arbor
5 jobs
Troy
4 jobs
Detroit
4 jobs
Lansing
3 jobs
Novi
2 jobs
Milford
2 jobs
Southfield
2 jobs
Auburn Hills
2 jobs

Program Manager Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

CLEAResult3 open roles
The University of Michigan3 open roles
Dematic2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in program manager jobs across Michigan.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field required
  • PMP or PMI certification strongly preferred by Michigan employers
  • Three or more years managing cross-functional programs or large projects
  • Experience with automotive, defense, or healthcare program delivery lifecycles
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project or Jira
  • Strong stakeholder communication and executive reporting skills required

Program Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a program manager in Michigan?

Most Michigan employers hire program managers who hold a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline, paired with demonstrated project leadership experience. Michigan does not require a state-issued license for program managers, but earning the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute is a widely recognized credential that opens doors across the state's automotive, healthcare, and technology sectors. Building experience through project coordinator or analyst roles is the most common entry path.

Which companies hire program managers in Michigan?

Employers hiring program managers in Michigan right now include CLEAResult, The University of Michigan, and Dematic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive OEMs, tier-one suppliers, large health systems, and defense contractors means program manager demand is distributed across multiple industries rather than dominated by a single sector.

Which Michigan cities have the most program manager jobs?

Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Troy have the most program manager openings in Michigan. Detroit and its surrounding suburbs drive the largest share of listings through the headquarters and engineering campuses of major automotive and defense employers, while Grand Rapids supports consistent demand through its growing health system and manufacturing base, and Ann Arbor draws openings tied to University of Michigan operations and the technology firms clustered around it.

Are there remote program manager jobs in Michigan?

Yes, and program management is more remote-friendly than many professional roles because the work centers on planning, communication, and coordination rather than physical presence. About 45% of program manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong adoption across technology and healthcare employers in particular. Roles tied to automotive manufacturing lines or defense facility operations are more likely to require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a program manager in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a project coordinator or program analyst role and building documented delivery experience from there. Large Michigan health systems such as Henry Ford Health and Beaumont Health regularly hire associates into operations coordinator positions that feed into program management tracks. Automotive suppliers frequently bring on program management trainees through rotational engineering programs. Earning a CAPM credential from the Project Management Institute and completing a formal project in a volunteer or academic setting strengthens a candidate's profile before the first application.

Where can I find and apply to program manager jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to program manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across automotive, healthcare, technology, and defense employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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