What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Actalent?
***Defense Project Manager****
Description:
The Project Manager will support the SAVIT team with project management support on a variety of development, prototyping and production programs. This person will coordinate and manage program schedules, deliverables, budgets, and timelines. This person will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to include government and industry representatives. Vendor engagement and coordination may be required. Communication, presentation, and organizational skills are required along with attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Occasional travel to support program needs.
Responsibilities will be as follows:
- Project management, coordination of tasks and activities, attendance at test events, coordination of visits/briefings, and preparation of reports and presentations.
- Ability to assist analytical/technical and engineering personnel with investigations, reviews, evaluation of data, materials, components and systems, problem solving and preparation of recommendations and implementation of solutions or modifications to meet customer requirements.
- Participation in technical discussions and reviews with the SAVIT Team and Government Customers.
- Using Microsoft Excel and Project to track project metrics.
- Communication with management, customers, suppliers, quality division and others to facilitate program success.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Must be eligible to obtain security clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- 5-8 years of experience in project management for a defense contractor or as a DoD civilian.
- Knowledge of Engineering development and manufacturing programs, ability to read and interpret drawings.
- Project Management experience and the ability to multitask and manage multiple engineering, prototyping and production projects simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate effectively, pay attention to detail and work as part of a team.
- Guide activities of less experienced engineering and analytical/technical personnel and other support personnel.
- Knowledge of DoD (keywords: Ammunition, Munitions, Weapon Systems, Picatinny, Army, Navy) programs, contracts, and requirements.
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.
Salary : $50 - $65
