Project Manager

Actalent • Sanford, NC • 10h ago

Job Title: Project Manager - Supplier Transition ProjectsJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee multiple small and medium supplier transition projects, ensuring their successful completion within approved scope, timeframe, and budget. The role involves coordinating project activities, leading cross-functional teams, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple small and medium supplier transition projects, balancing priorities with discretion and independent judgment.

Coordinate project activities following stage-gate and/or PCO processes.

Challenge project schedules to drive urgency with internal teams and suppliers.

Lead cross-functional project team meetings, document action items, track progress, and update project status.

Proactively communicate project information to team members and stakeholders.

Identify project issues/risks, document in Risk Register, and work with project team to develop mitigation strategies.

Update project tracking tools, including Parts Trackers, Action Trackers, Risk Register, PCO, and Bowling Charts.

Monitor project expenses and prepare budget reports.

Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

Liaise with vendors, contractors, and other external parties as needed.

Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and PCO change requests.

Essential Skills

Project management experience in the manufacturing industry.

Experience leading multiple small and medium projects.

Strong mechanical aptitude and management of hardware projects with Mechanical Engineers.

Manufacturing exposure and ERP/BOM knowledge.

Understanding of supply chain and vendor relationships.

Proficiency in project scheduling and tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Smart Sheet, Excel).

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Teams, Outlook, Word, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

10+ years leading cross-functional project teams.

Project Management Training is desirable (e.g., PMP certification or similar).

1-2+ years of experience in high-volume consumer product development and production environments is desirable.

Highly detail-oriented, organized, and organizationally agile.

Knowledge of Lean principles, continuous improvement, and new product development process is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is primarily onsite with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement once acclimated into the role. The opportunity offers the chance to join an established Project Management Organization within a billion-dollar company. It involves participation in a global initiative to transform the supplier community, specifically within the motors commodity space, and offers the potential to transition to a direct hire position after the contract period.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sanford, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/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 fully onsite position in Sanford,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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