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# Technical Delivery Manager - SPARK Automation [Detroit, MI]

- **Company:** Matlen Silver
- **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity Software, Power BI, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Scripting, Microsoft Power Automate, Apache Spark, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8f1f0a007ddaa312

## About the Role

Must Haves
7-12 (flexible) year of experience
Top Three Skills

 * Structured Problem Solving & Business Analysis
 * Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication
 * Data Analysis, Reporting & Process Improvement (ideally via automation)

Required

 * Microsoft Excel
 * PowerPoint
 * SQL, * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
 * Ability to independently decompose ambiguous business problems
 * Executive-level communication and presentation skills
 * Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
 * Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
 * Data analysis experience using SQL and/or BI tools
 * Process improvement and operational optimization experience
 * Ability to translate business needs into actionable workstreams and requirements
 * Experience creating KPI frameworks, scorecards, and performance reporting
 * Demonstrated ability to improve workflows through reporting enhancements, automation, scripting, or process redesign

Desired Skills

 * Financial modeling and business case development
 * Strategy consulting or internal consulting experience
 * Exposure to automation tools, workflow automation, or light application development
 * Experience using Python, SQL, AI-assisted tools, or similar technologies to improve reporting and operational efficiency
 * Product management exposure
 * Agile delivery experience
 * Experience working with technology delivery teams
 * Advanced analytics experience
 * Experience evaluating organizational effectiveness and operating models

Preferred

 * Power BI
 * Tableau
 * Python
 * Jira
 * Confluence
 * AI-assisted productivity tools
 * Workflow automation platforms (Power Automate or similar)



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