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Actalent Senior New Product Development Project Manager in Apex, North Carolina

Job Title: Sr. Engineering Project ManagerJob Description

Our company is seeking a seasoned Sr. Engineering Project Manager to oversee medium to large scale, technically complex, New Product Development and Value Engineering projects. You will independently lead system level project oversight, guided by cooperative collaboration with senior subject matter experts. Your role will involve leading project teams through the product development process from conception to post release with a strong sense of urgency. This may include facilitating development brainstorming events, and post-launch activities intended to support a smooth transition into production. Additionally, you will oversee the parallel path development of manufacturing production lines, including the design of fixtures and end-of-line test equipment. As a project chair, you will focus on scope control, schedule updates, budget tracking, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Hard Skills

  • Experience with NPD products

  • Ability to gather requirements, coordinate, organize and develop scope

  • Knowledge of all cross functional groups

  • 10+ years of NPD PM experience

  • Understanding of development projects

Soft Skills

  • Strong sense of independence

  • Ability to lead and collaborate with senior subject matter experts

  • Strong sense of urgency

  • Facilitation skills

  • Risk management

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

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

Work Environment

This role requires a physical presence at our Apex facility, with some flexibility for hybrid work. As a leader, you will be responsible for leading events and problem-solving activities, working closely with 8-12 SME’s in each of the different function areas; including Hardware, Software, and App engineers. In your first three months, you will learn our stage gate process and what needs to get done where and when in order to define the milestones. This role requires a holistic understanding of product development, the ability to define milestones, and the capability to work with a team to build a comprehensive plan.

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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