Project Manager

Job Description

A Program or Project Manager for a New Product Development (NPD) PMO. This role focuses on progressing new and existing business through the engineering lifecycle, managing high‑impact projects that carry significant budget, schedule, and business criticality. Level (Project vs. Program Manager) will be determined based on experience, education, and certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive medium‑to‑large NPD and capital projects from initiation through completion
• Own schedules, scope, risk, cost, and change management for business‑critical programs
• Lead cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Testing, and Service
• Build, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules (MS Project or Smartsheet)
• Track progress, update plans, follow through on actions, and clearly communicate status and risks
• Support technical risk identification and mitigation (strong plus)
• Prepare and deliver clear program updates and report‑outs to leadership and stakeholders

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Project Management, or related field)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven leadership in driving timelines, accountability, and cross‑functional alignment
• Experience managing schedules, dependencies, and deliverables
• Experience in automotive, construction equipment, mechanical products (valves, pumps), or regulated industries
• Ability to learn quickly and operate effectively in a mechanical / physical product environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with physical machine design and NPD environments
• Lean / Six Sigma exposure and PMP certification are a plus
• EVMS not required (non‑DoD), but interest in improving schedule rigor and forecasting is valued

This is a Contract position based out of Orrville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Orrville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.