Project Manager

Actalent; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate sustaining engineering and product development focused on electronics. You will oversee multiple hardware and electrical projects, spending most of your time on project management while reserving a quarter for hands-on testing activities.

This onsite role in Schaumburg, IL requires 7+ years in PM, a degree in electrical engineering, and strong communication skills to report progress to stakeholders and align across software and mechanical teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and provide updates to project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage several hardware development and electrical engineering projects at a time.
• Dedicate 75% of the time to project management activities, ensuring projects are on track and meeting milestones and deadlines.
• Utilize project management tools to track project health and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Engage with supply chain management and migrate manufacturing suppliers as necessary.
• Interface with software engineering and mechanical engineering teams to integrate their inputs into the products.
• Spend 25% of the time on technical hands-on activities, particularly testing.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to provide updates and insights.

Skills

7+ years in PM

Strong communication

Hardware project experience

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to join a dynamic team involved in sustaining engineering and product development. Our team focuses on the development of electronics.

Responsibilities

• Manage several hardware development and electrical engineering projects at a time.

• Dedicate 75% of the time to project management activities, ensuring projects are on track and meeting milestones and deadlines.

• Utilize project management tools to track project health and provide updates to stakeholders.

• Engage with supply chain management and migrate manufacturing suppliers as necessary.

• Interface with software engineering and mechanical engineering teams to integrate their inputs into the products.

• Spend 25% of the time on technical hands-on activities, particularly testing.

• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to provide updates and insights.

Essential Skills

• 7+ years of experience in project management.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Strong project management skills.

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate and provide updates to project stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Past technical experience in hardware and electrical engineering.

• Ability to execute tests as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schaumburg, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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 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.

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.