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Actalent Project Manager in Chicago, Illinois

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager manages all aspects of the product development life cycle from inception through end of life for custom rechargeable batteries, chargers, and power supplies. This role includes managing a global cross-functional team within the organization to meet the customers’ needs and is responsible for managing the triple constraint: Scope, Schedule, and Cost. The Project Manager is the key customer point of contact upon kickoff and requires the ability to present and communicate effectively externally and internally at an executive level.

  • Lead and manage NPI projects (Scope, Schedule, Cost) from concept to launch, ensuring all project milestones are met.

  • Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and manufacturing teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.

  • Conduct regular project meetings to review progress and address concerns/issues, fostering a collaborative work environment and facilitating information sharing amongst team members.

  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution.

  • Communicate project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders and management.

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

  • Act as the primary interface and escalation point for customers during development phases.

  • Support Sales team in creating proposals and quotes to win new business.

  • Assist in continuous improvement of key Process areas of the New Product Development Process.

  • Support and manage the established PMO metrics.

Hard Skills

  • Experience running electromechanical projects/electronics

  • BOM/sourcing/procurement

  • Engineering background in Electrical Engineering

  • Prototype to production experience

  • 0-20 years experience

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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