Job Title: Project ManagerFor Immediate consideration please apply to this posting and email your resume to [email protected] Job DescriptionThe Project Manager will coordinate project tasks and engineering milestones to ensure that deadlines are met within the agreed time frame and budget. This role involves managing project tasks for development projects, particularly new orders and new contracts, rather than the build-to-print or contract manufacturing side of the business. The Project Manager will lead and coordinate the technical scope with software engineers, firmware engineers, and electrical engineers, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while adhering to company quality standards and procedures. Additionally, the role requires partnering with engineers to discuss and negotiate design and engineering choices for profitability and scheduled timelines, and managing communication between subcontractors, internal partners, and customers.Responsibilities
Coordinate project tasks and engineering milestones to meet deadlines within the agreed time frame and budget.
Manage project tasks for development projects, focusing on new orders and new contracts.
Lead and coordinate technical scope with software engineers, firmware engineers, and electrical engineers.
Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, meeting the company's quality standards and procedures.
Partner with engineers to discuss and negotiate design and engineering choices for profitability and scheduled timelines.
Manage communication between subcontractors, internal partners, and customers.
Essential Skills
Schedule planning
Project management
Experience managing technical engineering partners (preferred experience with software engineers, firmware engineers, and electrical engineers)
Customer interaction
Leading project teams and matrix leadership
Project planning for development projects, including budget, cost, and scheduling management
Experience in space, aerospace, avionics systems, and defense aerospace
Knowledge of AS9100 standards
Cost management
Program management
Project coordination
Engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or project engineering for development and R&D projects
Experience leading projects or programs with a technical scope, specifically partnering with software engineers, firmware engineers, and electrical engineers
Direct experience managing budget and schedule, timelines for deliverables, and customer communication
Preferred experience with government programs in the space and defense sectors
Work EnvironmentThe work environment consists of a small site with office space, an assembly area, and a lab area. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.