Project/Program Manager IV

Actalent; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm is seeking a Project/Program Manager IV to oversee project coordination and completion. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of relevant experience. This remote position requires extensive travel, with a pay range of $60.00 - $65.00/hr and various benefits including medical and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete projects efficiently.
• Assign responsibilities to team members and monitor progress.
• Prepare reports for upper management.

Skills

Project management and coordination skills

Experience in material handling, vendor management

Engineering equipment installation expertise

Familiarity with construction and automation

CAD skills for automation layouts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Operations or related field

4+ years of project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project/Program Manager IV

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Project/Program Manager IV responsible for the coordination and completion of projects and programs. This role involves overseeing all aspects of projects and programs, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring progress. The candidate will prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects and programs. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least seven years of experience in the field or a related area. Familiarity with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures in the field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete projects/programs efficiently.
• Oversee all aspects of projects and programs, ensuring they meet deadlines and objectives.
• Assign responsibilities to team members and monitor progress.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for upper management on project/program status.
• Plan and accomplish goals using extensive experience and judgment.
• Lead and direct the work of others, encouraging creativity and latitude.

Essential Skills

• Project management and coordination skills.
• Experience in material handling, vendor management, and equipment installation.
• Proficiency in Project Management and Vendor Management.
• Engineering equipment installation and commissioning expertise.
• Familiarity with construction, engineering, operations engineering, and automation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a project engineer, process engineer, project manager, manufacturing engineer, or related occupation.
• Experience managing automation project budgets ranging from .5 million to 50 million.
• Proven technical leadership in large-scale industrial engineering projects.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing integrated automation solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Highly proficient CAD skills for developing integrated automation layouts.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time to installation sites throughout North America.

Work Environment

This role involves frequent travel, with the possibility of traveling up to 100% of the time to installation sites across the United States. Typically, team members travel on Monday mornings to the site and return on Friday afternoons. In rare cases, some may choose to stay over the weekend. The work location is primarily in GA (or very close) or IL. The role offers the opportunity to work within Global Engineering Services, providing exposure to various internal vendors and the chance to build a substantial internal network.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of GA, IL, NJ and TX (8 Openings open to candidates sitting out of any of these states)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2025.

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.

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.

Accommodation

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