Senior Hardware Project Manager - Electronics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Critical Illness

Accident

Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax benefits

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join a dynamic team focused on sustaining engineering and product development in electronics. The role involves leading multiple hardware and electrical projects, with 75% PM work and 25% hands-on testing, coordinating with software and mechanical teams, and guiding supply chain migrations from Woodridge, IL.

The position requires 7+ years in PM, a BSEE or related degree, strong communication, and the ability to provide clear stakeholder updates.

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 milestones are met.
• 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 inputs.
• Spend 25% of the time on technical hands-on activities, particularly testing.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to provide updates and insights.

Skills

PM experience

PM skills

Managing multiple projects

Communication skills

Stakeholder updates

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Actalent is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join a dynamic team focused on sustaining engineering and product development in electronics. The role involves leading multiple hardware and electrical projects, with 75% PM work and 25% hands-on testing, coordinating with software and mechanical teams, and guiding supply chain migrations from Woodridge, IL.

The position requires 7+ years in PM, a BSEE or related degree, strong communication, and the ability to provide clear stakeholder updates.