Operations Strategic Project Manager

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Grand Rapids

Office Location: 901 44th Street SE - - - Grand Rapids -Michigan -

Date posted: 13-Feb-2026

Business Function: Project Management

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

• Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued - and living it out every day
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment
• Providing a flexible hybrid work schedule, meaning we expect the office to be your primary place of work, balanced with choice and control

• Developing clear points of view and project implementation plans by navigating early ambiguity and defining scope, timelines, and priorities
• Leading cross-functional teams through complex operational projects, ensuring leadership alignment, team clarity, and measurable progress toward objectives
• Coordinating project schedules, risks, and stakeholder communication to maintain momentum, address challenges, and drive decision-making
• Collaborating with leaders and subject matter experts across manufacturing, supply chain, IT, and other functions to implement strategic change initiatives
• Implementing process improvements, product moves, capability development, and cost-reduction initiatives that impact operational efficiency and reliability
• Facilitating problem solving, decision making, and cross-team coordination to resolve issues and keep projects on schedule and within scope
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, adopt helpful tools, or enhance project delivery

• Bringing 3+ years of project management or project leadership experience, including leading cross-functional work and coordinating multiple team members
• Communicating with positivity and confidence across a wide range of stakeholders, from plant-floor partners to senior leaders
• Demonstrating strong organizational skills, including using structured systems or tools to manage workload, documentation, and priorities
• Proficiency with common project tools, such as PowerPoint, Excel, and project planning software (Smartsheet or Microsoft Project). Willingness to learn Smartsheet is acceptable

• Holding a bachelor's degree in a related field (business, engineering, project management, operations, etc.)
• Bringing experience with medium-complexity projects, including developing points of view, building schedules, and complex problem solving
• Showing curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, such as identifying process gaps, introducing tools, or streamlining workflows
• Demonstrating comfort engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including presenting recommendations and project updates
• Using structured project management methodologies consistent with traditional project planning (Agile experience is okay but may translate less directly)
• Applying informal influence to build alignment and facilitate collaboration
• Having familiarity with manufacturing or operations environments, though this can be learned on the job