13871 - Lead Project Manager (Virtual)

Kelly Services • Troy, MI • 2h ago

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are on your career journey, you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward. You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team, we celebrate inclusion, caring, and collaboration. As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first - so your impact really will change lives.

The Lead Project Manager drives enterprise project management maturity, oversees strategic initiative portfolios, and supports major transformation programs.

This virtual role reports to Kelly's Enterprise Management Office, which is responsible for orchestrating enterprise-wide strategic initiatives that position Kelly as a unified, technology-enabled workforce solutions provider capable of delivering integrated services at scale. Through disciplined governance and execution of transformation programs, the office drives operational excellence, enhanced client experiences, and sustainable growth across Kelly's evolving portfolio of talent and workforce solutions.

The position partners closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and project managers across the organization to deliver consistent, aligned, enterprise-wide execution-wide execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Standards

Develop and refine enterprise project management (PM) standards and frameworks across key enterprise initiatives

Assess PM maturity, identify gaps, and establish governance and best practice frameworks-practice frameworks

Deliver consistent, structured project management guidance, proactive risk mitigation, and adherence to enterprise standards

Chief Growth Office (CGO) Portfolio Oversight

Manage portfolio level oversight across critical CGO initiatives and areas of focus-level oversight across

Monitor portfolio health, risks, interdependencies, and resource alignment

Deliver executive portfolio reporting and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy

Delivery Enablement

Train, coach, and support enterprise PMs, initiative owners, and workstream leads across planning and execution

Ensure delivery alignment and risk mitigation through structured governance and on-time execution oversight

Champion the use of Claude Projects as a core productivity tool, driving adoption across the team and identifying opportunities to optimize workflows through AI-assisted collaboration

Develop and maintain PM tools, templates, Smartsheet assets, and training resources to elevate enterprise capability

Risk & Issue Management

Identify and manage enterprise level risks across initiatives-level risks across initiatives

Implement rigorous discipline to track deliverables against timelines, including regular initiative reviews and issue resolution

Create risk frameworks and early warning systems to prevent initiative failures-warning systems to prevent initiative failures

Success Factors:

Thrives in ambiguity; builds clarity and structure

Balances rigor with agility in establishing standards

Strong collaboration and influence without authority

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences:

7+ years of progressive PM experience with 3 years in PMO or supporting leadership portfolios

Experience establishing, maturing, and driving measurable PM standards, governance, and improvements

Proven ability to lead complex enterprise initiatives, successfully managing competing priorities and timelines

Strong expertise in PM methodologies, portfolio management, and strategic thinking

Strong analytical, problem solving, and execution balancing abilities-solving, and execution-balancing abilities

Result-oriented, with high adaptability and learning agility with new tools

Demonstrated success supporting C-suite and SLT stakeholders, with the ability to engage, influence, and communicate clearly and concisely

Experience with project managing global initiatives such as labor arbitrage via outsourcing and offshoring preferred

Experience managing global workforce strategies including offshore partnerships, captive centers, and outsourcing vendors to build scalable, future-ready talent capabilities

Knowledge, experience and / or expertise with technology such as Claude PM is preferred

PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent PM certifications also preferred

Portfolio or Change Management certifications is a plus

Role is virtual, with domestic or international travel

Base pay range for this position is $92,400 - $123,200 per year. Final annual compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.

Total compensation package and benefits applicable to the position - understanding that each person has unique?professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being.? Explore our range of benefits for full-time employees at: Kelly Services | People (benefitsatkelly.com).

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

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