Senior Project Management Jobs in Mississippi
Senior Project Management jobs in Mississippi are open across Jackson, Ridgeland, and Canton and other Mississippi metros, with employers like CVS Health, Amazon, and ECS Limited hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
ROLE
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for supporting the current manufacturing and facilitating the continuous improvement processes associated with the manufacturing methods and processes in the plant facility. Also develops solutions for production problems related to materials, processes, and tooling. Supports new products and programs by developing new processes, designing tooling and machinery, and developing production controls. Responsible for set-up of new equipment, ensures proper operation of the new equipment, and to teach others the proper use of this equipment. Accountable for applying sound economic methods to equipment and space utilization to meet design and quality criteria with the lowest expense and consistent with the facilities financial and non-financial objectives.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
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Reviews specifications and bid proposals and cost estimate requests to establish the feasibility of accepting orders. Determines manufacturability, investment requirements, product costing and delivery schedules.
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Develops processes, methods, tooling, and production controls for new products and programs; supervises their assembly and proofing.
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Supports production to resolve any manufacturing issues.
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Monitors continuous improvement with regards to scrap reduction and uptime optimization.
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Coordinates with new product development and cost reduction activities.
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Manages capital equipment planning and procurement activities.
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Plans, supervises and executes work measurement, and defines operations and operation balance to TAKT time.
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Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots manufacturing support software.
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Plans, justifies and implements facility changes to produce the forecasted volume of product economically.
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Provides technical assistance to the plant including Materials, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, and Safety.
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Supports Lean Manufacturing and Flow Manufacturing.
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Supports and leads 5S activities.
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Participates in and leads Kaizen events.
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Responsible for Labor Routings, Capacity Planning, TPM, and Cost Estimating.
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Responsible for Capital justification, CNC/Programming, Tool Design and Selection.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressive, hands on manufacturing engineering experience. A minimum of one (1) year HVAC Plant Continuous Improvement Manager experience is preferred. Experience in low volume, high mix environment is preferred. This position also requires knowledge of formal problem solving methods along with experience with financial controls and product costing. Previous experience with new products and process introductions along with a working knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and procedures is also required. In the absence of a four (4) degree in engineering, a minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years experience is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required. Proficiency in AutoCAD is required for plant layout, Autodesk Inventor knowledge is desired. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds.
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Senior Project Management Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health6

- Amazon4

- ECS Limited4

- Waggoner Engineering4

- Yates Construction3

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Technology & Software7
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Manufacturing4
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior project management jobs across Mississippi.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential required
- 5-10 years of end-to-end project lifecycle management experience
- Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
- Strong command of risk management, scope control, and budget oversight
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
Senior Project Management Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior project management jobs are there in Mississippi?
There are 39+ senior project management openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Jackson, Ridgeland, and Canton. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.
How much do senior project managements make in Mississippi?
Senior project managements in Mississippi earn a median of about $78,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,840 for the lowest 10% to over $140,140 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Mississippi cities have the most senior project management jobs?
Jackson, Ridgeland, and Canton have the most senior project management openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior project managements in Mississippi?
Employers hiring senior project managements in Mississippi include CVS Health, Amazon, and ECS Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior project management jobs in Mississippi?
Yes. About 15% of senior project management openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.
How do I apply for senior project management jobs in Mississippi?
You can apply to senior project management jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.
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