Technical Project Manager Jobs in Michigan

Technical Project Manager jobs in Michigan are in steady demand, concentrated in automotive technology, manufacturing systems, healthcare IT, and defense contracting, with openings at every level from associate project manager through senior program director. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor account for the largest share of postings, where employers like Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan consistently hire technical project managers to lead cross-functional initiatives. Agile delivery, ERP implementation, and IT infrastructure projects are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerAlign
Top cityAuburn Hills, MI
Cities hiring10
Work type50% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Technical Inside Sales & project Support Specialist
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Technical Inside Sales & project Support Specialist
EasyPro
Grant, Michigan
Customer Service
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
$50k - $60k/yr
On-Site

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Align
Technical Project Manager
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Technical Project Manager
Align
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
None

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Technical Project Manager - Data Center Infrastructure/Cabling
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Technical Project Manager - Data Center Infrastructure/Cabling
Align
Novi, Michigan
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services

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HERCO
Project Manager Technical Engineer
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Project Manager Technical Engineer
HERCO
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$85k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
11-50

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Amphenol
Technical Project Manager, Automotive
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Technical Project Manager, Automotive
Amphenol
Detroit, Michigan
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Technical Project Manager Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Auburn Hills
3 jobs
Novi
1 job
Troy
1 job
Grant
1 job
Detroit
1 job
Portage
1 job
Ann Arbor
1 job
Birmingham
1 job
Southfield
1 job

Technical Project Manager Job Market in Michigan

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

Who's Hiring

Align
Align2 open roles
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SVKK1 open role
HERCO
HERCO1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Technology & Software

What Michigan Employers Look For

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

  • PMP certification or active pursuit required by most Michigan employers
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or information systems
  • Three or more years managing technical projects in automotive, healthcare, or manufacturing
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery frameworks
  • Experience with enterprise tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills across engineering, IT, and business teams

Technical Project Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical project manager in Michigan?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology combined with the Project Management Professional credential issued by the Project Management Institute. Michigan has no state-issued license for project managers, so the PMP is the market-standard credential that Michigan employers recognize. Gaining early experience in automotive, manufacturing, or healthcare IT through coordinator or analyst roles builds the domain knowledge most Michigan hiring managers expect.

How much do technical project managers make in Michigan?

Technical project managers 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 companies hire technical project managers in Michigan?

Employers hiring technical project managers in Michigan right now include Align, SVKK, and HERCO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, large hospital systems, and defense contractors creates consistent year-round demand for technical project managers at multiple seniority levels.

Which Michigan cities have the most technical project manager jobs?

Auburn Hills, Novi, and Troy have the most technical project manager openings in Michigan. Detroit and its suburbs drive the largest share through automotive technology and manufacturing systems employers headquartered in the region, while Ann Arbor draws openings from the University of Michigan health system and its surrounding tech sector, and Grand Rapids contributes through its growing healthcare and advanced manufacturing base.

Are there remote technical project manager jobs in Michigan?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of technical project manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based, coordination-heavy nature of the work. Project phases that rely on document management, reporting, and stakeholder meetings translate well to remote arrangements, though roles tied to automotive plant floor implementations or hardware rollouts typically require on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry point is moving into a junior project coordinator or project analyst role from an adjacent position such as business analyst, systems administrator, or manufacturing engineer. Large Michigan employers including Ford, General Motors, and major health systems like Henry Ford Health run rotational and associate program manager tracks designed for candidates transitioning into project management. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential and building a portfolio of internally led initiatives strengthens an application significantly.

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

You can find and apply to technical project manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly from each listing.

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