Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

Responsible for managing medium to large scale, technically complex, New Product Development and/or Value Engineering projects and have portfolio oversight. Leads System Level Project oversight with a strong sense of independence and autonomy but guided by cooperative collaboration with subject matter experts. Leads project teams through the Stage-Gate Product Development process from concept (ideation) to post-release with a strong sense of urgency. This may include the facilitation of development brainstorming events and post-launch activities intended to support a smooth transition into production. Lead the parallel path development of manufacturing production lines, including the design of fixtures and End-of-Line test equipment through IQ, OQ, PQ approvals. Chair project meetings with a focus on scope control, schedule updates, budget tracking, and risk management throughout the life of the project.

Hard Skills

• Experience with NPD products and gathering requirements

• Must have experience with IoT and/or consumer products

• Must have an engineering degree

• Coordination, organization, and development of scope

• Well-rounded experience within all areas of cross-functional groups

• 10+ years of NPD PM experience (concept into production launch, value engineering projects)

• Understanding of development projects (cross-functional project management)

Soft Skills

• Strong sense of independence and autonomy

• Cooperative collaboration with subject matter experts

• Strong sense of urgency

• Facilitation of brainstorming events

• Scope control, schedule updates, budget tracking, and risk management

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Apex, North Carolina.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.