Job Title: Program Manager

Job Description

The Project Engineer serves as the primary technical interface with customers, ensuring all in-scope contractual requirements are fulfilled. This role requires maintaining strong customer relationships and managing resources effectively to drive project progress.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical interface with customers.Attend virtual and face-to-face meetings.Respond to customer inquiries and maintain relationships.Ensure all in-scope contractual requirements are fulfilled.Manage assigned resources on a day-to-day basis.Answer questions related to contract and customer expectations.Remove roadblocks and interface with other department leads.Protect the team from stressors.Manage onboard work package schedule and inform the team of upcoming milestones.Drive project progress and maintain the schedule.Manage onboard work package budget, create baseline forecasts, and track progress.Understand contract scope and bid assumptions, and prepare TCRs for unplanned work.Manage deliverables and maintain the document repository.Prepare and review or authorize team submissions.Align physical hardware delivery targets with customer contracts and monitor progress.Submit purchase requisitions and manage other subcontracts.Ensure compliance with cab group process and IMS process requirements.Resolve audit findings and provide feedback on team member performance.Recognize extraordinary performance with positive feedback and morale-boosting activities.

Essential Skills

Project management expertise.Experience in scheduling and budgeting.Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or relevant engineering field.10+ years of project management experience.Experience managing project budgets of over $20 million.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with subcontract management.Understanding of quality assurance processes.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, with two days in the office and three days working remotely. The office is a cubicle setting with no manufacturing on site, and the team environment is supportive with long-term potential for growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $77.00/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 Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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.

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