Program Manager

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is looking for a skilled program manager to join their Princeton, NJ team. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical engineering knowledge and experience in aerospace, defense, or medical device industries. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $100,000 - $140,000 per year.

The role involves coordinating project proposals, engaging customers, and developing budgets. Candidates with PMP certifications are preferred. Enjoy a comprehensive pay and benefit package with a thriving culture at Actalent.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in program management within mechanical engineering.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or medical device sectors.
• PMP certification is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposals for new opportunities.
• Engage new customers to support organizational objectives.
• Develop budgets and prepare project documentation.
• Monitor projects to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Meet with stakeholders to discuss program status.

Skills

Program management expertise

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Experience in aerospace and defense or medical device industries

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinating proposals for new opportunities
• Engaging new customers that support the organization’s objectives
• Working with team members to develop budgets and plans for the projects & preparing necessary documentation
• Evaluating and assessing the projects strengths and weaknesses
• Monitoring projects to ensure profitability.
• Monitoring outputs to ensure customer needs are met.
• Prioritizing projects and activities when schedule or budget conflicts arise.
• Meeting with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals
• Working with the marketing team to improve strategies

Qualifications

• Program management expertise.
• Mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Experience in aerospace and defense or medical device industries
• PMP certification preferred

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Princeton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Princeton, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby 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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.