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COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT LEADER - Intermediate

Myticas Consulting, Grand Rapids, MI, United States


Myticas Consulting is seeking a contract, part-time,COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT LEAD for our direct client in Grand Rapids, MI.

Title: Communications Project Lead
Contract: W2
Length: 3-5months
Rate: $35-45/hr
Location: Remote
Client Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description Summary:
The Project Lead, Communications supports a limited portfolio of key change, communications, and culture initiatives, with an anticipated commitment of 15-20 hours per week. This role coordinates cross‑functional workstreams, manages timelines and dependencies, and keeps teams aligned and accountable to deadlines. The work is primarily project‑based, remote, and focused on execution and follow‑up. With a strong emphasis on organization and stakeholder coordination, this role keeps work moving, surfaces risks to communications leaders, and ensures meetings are well managed. The ideal candidate brings experience coordinating enterprise projects and communications along with the ability to operate independently in a fast‑moving environment.

Responsibilities Across Initiatives

Project Management

Maintain project plans across workstreams

Track progress against milestones and adjust plans as priorities, timelines, and inputs change

Monitor deliverables across teams and follow up as needed to ensure on‑time delivery

Proactively identify and elevate risks, issues, or delays to maintain progress

Meeting & Stakeholder Management

Manage steering committee agendas, meeting material development, and follow‑ups

Document decisions and action items to ensure stakeholders remain aligned on expectations, timing, and next steps

Coordinate scheduling changes and logistics for steering committee, employee portal roadshow, working sessions, and other related meetings

Serve as a central point of coordination to reduce friction, clarify next steps, and keep stakeholders connected and informed

Communications Support

Support the planning and delivery of communications tied to key milestones, including employee portal training plans, pilot communications, and launch‑related promotions

Assist with drafting, reviewing, organizing, and delivering communications, such as training plans, pilot invitations, registration instructions, etc.

Ensure communications are aligned to project timelines, reviewed on schedule, and released on time

Skills & Abilities

Strong strategic project management and organizational skills

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Comfort coordinating enterprise initiatives

Comfort managing timelines, dependencies, and follow‑ups without formal authority

Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage shifting priorities

Familiarity with communications, change management, and technology launches preferred

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