Project Manager

Actalent; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (employee & dependents)

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex new product development projects within an expanding engineering and manufacturing environment in Pella, IA. You will translate customer and market requirements into actionable deliverables, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring on-time, high-quality launches.

This contract role offers long-term stability, mentorship, and clear career progression as processes evolve in a fast-growing organization with hands-on onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with SolidWorks and MicroStation.
• PMP certification or progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development programs from concept through production launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate customer and market requirements into actionable deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Project coordination

Engineering

new product development

Project engineering

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification (or progress toward)

Tools

SolidWorks

MicroStation

Job description

Description

This Project Manager role focuses on leading complex new product development projects within an expanding engineering and manufacturing environment. You serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle, translating customer and market requirements into actionable deliverables, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring new products are successfully launched on time, within scope, and to high quality standards. The position offers long-term stability, clear career progression, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on technically challenging, hands-on product development initiatives.

Skills

Project management, Project coordination, Engineering, new product development, Project engineering, Mechanical engineering

Top Skills Details

Project management,Project coordination,Engineering,new product development,Project engineering,Mechanical engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field. Experience with design tools such as SolidWorks and MicroStation. PMP certification or progress toward certification. Experience managing product development programs from concept through production launch. Familiarity with stage-gate, phase-gate, or similar product development methodologies. Comfort working in a fast-growing organization with evolving processes and continuous improvement initiatives. Interest in developing a long-term career in an expanding manufacturing environment with clear project management career progression. Ability to collaborate effectively with senior Project Managers and benefit from hands-on onboarding and mentorship. Strong organizational skills for tracking project metrics, documenting lessons learned, and contributing to process improvements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pella, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pella, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pella,IA.

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 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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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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.