Project Manager

Program Manager Job Description:

The Program Manager is the highest accountable owner of complex, multi-faceted delivery engagements. This role leads a portfolio of two or more related projects sharing a customer account, product family, or strategic theme, or a single enterprise-scale engagement of exceptional complexity, duration, or strategic significance. The Program Manager ensures on-time delivery, budget adherence, scope compliance, and outstanding customer satisfaction across all program components. Operating at an executive level with customers and internal stakeholders, the Program Manager drives program-level KPI performance, leads cross-functional coordination across all contributing teams, and takes a leading role in defining and advancing the Production System (APS) and PMO infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Lead a portfolio of complex projects or a single enterprise-scale engagement. Ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and scope compliance. Maintain outstanding customer satisfaction across all program components. Drive program-level KPI performance and lead cross-functional coordination. Define and advance the Production System (APS) and PMO infrastructure.

Essential Skills:

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience in leading large-scale engineering, manufacturing, or automation projects or programs. PMP certification. Proven experience managing programs involving multiple concurrent Design Build (DB) and/or Build to Print (BTP) projects. Proven track record of delivering programs on time, within budget, and to scope. Strong understanding of program and project management processes, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration. Extensive experience navigating complex technical discussions to understand dependencies and control project scope boundaries. Exceptional organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills. Executive-level customer communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience leading and aligning teams in a matrix environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and ERP/MRP systems. Knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes. High integrity, professionalism, and demonstrated time management discipline.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Experience with the Production System (APS) or similar stage-gate project methodologies. Experience in automation, electromechanical systems, industrial equipment, or manufacturing. Experience with Encompix ERP. Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight and air travel. Work Environment This position requires onsite presence 3-4 days a week. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blaine, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Blaine,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026. 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. 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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