Job Information
Actalent Engineering Program Manager in Lansing, Michigan
Job Title: Engineering Program Manager
Job Description
The Engineering Program Manager will lead and manage programs for the engineering team, acting as a liaison between customers and the engineering department, and occasionally manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing the entire lifecycle of engineering projects from customer requirements to quoting, development, testing, and release for production. The role also involves monitoring schedules and making necessary adjustments. Travel within the US to customer sites is required 3-4 times a year.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage engineering programs.
Act as a liaison between customers and the engineering team, and sometimes manufacturing.
Oversee the entire lifecycle of engineering projects including customer requirements, quoting, development, testing, and release for production.
Monitor project schedules and make necessary adjustments.
Manage 5-6 programs simultaneously with project durations ranging from 3 to 18 months.
Travel to customer sites within the US 3-4 times a year.
Essential Skills
Program management experience.
Project management experience.
Experience with customer communication.
Automotive experience
2+ years of program/project management experience.
Experience with tracking projects using Excel or Microsoft Project.
Experience with quoting new programs and ensuring they stay within budget and timeline.
4-year technical degree in a relevant field.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Circuit board experience.
Experience with Dovico software (timekeeping software).
Work Environment
The program manager will gain experience working in various industries, primarily automotive. The work environment is quiet and clean. The role offers flexible hours between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM, with a standard 40-hour work week. Access to Udemy courses is provided after six months of employment. The team consists of 10 engineers and 27 manufacturing staff, with a total of 37 employees at the site. There is also one other project manager who oversees the manufacturing programs and assists with engineering projects when needed.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $57.69
• 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 Lansing,MI.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 11, 2024.
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.