Project Leader Jobs in Michigan
Project Leader jobs in Michigan are open across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and East Lansing and other Michigan metros, with employers like Meijer, Kroger, and Stellantis hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Achieve the functional and dysfunctional design of innovative batteries to ensure the desired performance of the battery pack with a minimum safety with respect to an agreed planning with a cross functional synthesis with several skilled people.
Assess the disruptive technologies in cell electrochemistry for automotive application from technical performance points of view.
Lead relationships with different external partners (academics, startups, cell manufacturers, material providers).
Lead relationships and human resources coordination with different advanced and core teams with internal facilities.
Lead and extend partnerships and internal facilities upgrade plan.
Build and disseminate the mid and long terms roadmaps for cell electrochemistry technologies and designs.
ISSUES:
To master and disseminate the process of functional and dysfunctional design of batteries by seeking unprecedented performance in terms of horsepower and energy.
To lead a project including several teams and skills to pass TRL and milestones according to the project planning.
To capitalize and disseminate methods and models implemented within the PDT communities.
To summarize the balance sheets at the project level of performance and constraints of the addressed battery packs.
To evaluate the thermo-electric performance of a battery pack (horsepower, energy addressable under thermal environment).
To evaluate battery pack cost.
To evaluate battery pack performance in stationary environment.
To evaluate battery pack Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).
POSITION ENVIRONMENT:
To exchange and validate its results with technical teams, expertise network and project stakeholders.
To capitalize tools, models and methods with teams partners.
RESULTS TO BE PRODUCED:
- Technical assessments (TRL) and project Milestones
- Synthesis of the functional and dysfunctional designs for the battery pack
- Battery pack performance summary (horsepower and energy addressing)
- Models and control laws to assess performances
- TRL assessments including LCA assessments
- Cost analysis
- Sets of requirements for external cell makers
- Activity reports
- External partnerships and internal facilities upgrade plans
ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE RESULTS:
- Use battery pack system engineering to build functional and dysfunctional analyzes
- Facilitate a working team for design synthesis
- Cross functional synthesis with several skilled people
- Manage partners relationships
- Gather and synthesize information from several sources
- Process the TRL gates (including LCA and cost) and deliver in time
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry Engineering
- Minimum 8 years working experience in the battery energy storage area
- Knowledge in battery pack design, electrochemistry, thermal management, battery cell, and electrical energy storage
- Excellent interpersonal skill to work in cross functional and multi-cultural team environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry
- Proven experience in electrochemistry
- Experience in current and/or advanced cell technologies
- Experience to provide technical guidance and direction during supplier technical reviews
- Proven experience in team leading or project management
INTRODUCTION
Achieve the functional and dysfunctional design of innovative batteries to ensure the desired performance of the battery pack with a minimum safety with respect to an agreed planning with a cross functional synthesis with several skilled people.
Assess the disruptive technologies in cell electrochemistry for automotive application from technical performance points of view.
Lead relationships with different external partners (academics, startups, cell manufacturers, material providers).
Lead relationships and human resources coordination with different advanced and core teams with internal facilities.
Lead and extend partnerships and internal facilities upgrade plan.
Build and disseminate the mid and long terms roadmaps for cell electrochemistry technologies and designs.
ISSUES:
To master and disseminate the process of functional and dysfunctional design of batteries by seeking unprecedented performance in terms of horsepower and energy.
To lead a project including several teams and skills to pass TRL and milestones according to the project planning.
To capitalize and disseminate methods and models implemented within the PDT communities.
To summarize the balance sheets at the project level of performance and constraints of the addressed battery packs.
To evaluate the thermo-electric performance of a battery pack (horsepower, energy addressable under thermal environment).
To evaluate battery pack cost.
To evaluate battery pack performance in stationary environment.
To evaluate battery pack Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).
POSITION ENVIRONMENT:
To exchange and validate its results with technical teams, expertise network and project stakeholders.
To capitalize tools, models and methods with teams partners.
RESULTS TO BE PRODUCED:
- Technical assessments (TRL) and project Milestones
- Synthesis of the functional and dysfunctional designs for the battery pack
- Battery pack performance summary (horsepower and energy addressing)
- Models and control laws to assess performances
- TRL assessments including LCA assessments
- Cost analysis
- Sets of requirements for external cell makers
- Activity reports
- External partnerships and internal facilities upgrade plans
ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE RESULTS:
- Use battery pack system engineering to build functional and dysfunctional analyzes
- Facilitate a working team for design synthesis
- Cross functional synthesis with several skilled people
- Manage partners relationships
- Gather and synthesize information from several sources
- Process the TRL gates (including LCA and cost) and deliver in time
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry Engineering
- Minimum 8 years working experience in the battery energy storage area
- Knowledge in battery pack design, electrochemistry, thermal management, battery cell, and electrical energy storage
- Excellent interpersonal skill to work in cross functional and multi-cultural team environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's in Materials Engineering or Electrochemistry
- Proven experience in electrochemistry
- Experience in current and/or advanced cell technologies
- Experience to provide technical guidance and direction during supplier technical reviews
- Proven experience in team leading or project management
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Leader Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Meijer32
- Kroger7
- Stellantis6
- Michigan State University5
- 7-Eleven2
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale32
- Automotive12
- Retail12
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Education8
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project leader jobs across Michigan.
- 3-7 years of project management experience leading cross-functional teams
- PMP certification or equivalent credential such as CAPM or PRINCE2
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and resource allocation
- Strong stakeholder communication and executive reporting skills
Project Leader Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project leader jobs are there in Michigan?
There are 95+ project leader openings in Michigan on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and East Lansing. New positions post regularly as employers across Michigan hire.
How much do project leaders make in Michigan?
Project leaders in Michigan earn a median of about $100,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,980 for the lowest 10% to over $154,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Michigan cities have the most project leader jobs?
Detroit, Grand Rapids, and East Lansing have the most project leader openings in Michigan right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project leaders in Michigan?
Employers hiring project leaders in Michigan include Meijer, Kroger, and Stellantis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project leader jobs in Michigan?
Yes. About 7% of project leader openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Michigan metros.
How do I apply for project leader jobs in Michigan?
You can apply to project leader jobs in Michigan directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Michigan location, then apply to each one that fits.
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