Senior Project Manager

Actalent; Franksville (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full company benefits (Health, Dental,

Job summary

Actalent in Franksville, WI is seeking a Project Manager to lead product development for power conversion technologies and traditional systems. You will guide R&D and NPD teams, manage multiple projects, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

You will build cross-functional teams, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and communicate with customers and management. The role is on-site, requires 5+ years experience in engineering-driven environments, and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred, but other degrees with appropriate experience will be considered.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening).
• Adeptness at collaborating effectively with a diverse group of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the creation and execution of project plans for R&D, NPD, and test system solutions.
• Foster cross-functional project teams.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and partners.
• Capture and document customer requirements and translate them into design/manufacturing specs.
• Track progress through design and manufacturing.
• Communicate project requirements, schedule, budget, scope changes, and status.

Skills

Project management

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to spearhead product development efforts for new power conversion technologies and traditional systems. This role is critical in managing Research & Development (R&D) and New Product Development (NPD) teams to successfully complete multiple projects that contribute to the strategic direction of the organization.

Job Title: Project Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to spearhead product development efforts for new power conversion technologies and traditional systems. This role is critical in managing Research & Development (R&D) and New Product Development (NPD) teams to successfully complete multiple projects that contribute to the strategic direction of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the creation and execution of project plans for R&D efforts, New Product Development, and design of test system solutions.
• Foster the development of cross-functional project teams.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and partners.
• Assist in capturing and documenting customer requirements and ensure those requirements are translated into design and manufacturing specifications by the technical team.
• Track progress of all projects through design and manufacturing.
• Communicate with project team and management on project requirements, delivery schedule, budget, changes to project scope, and project status.
• Work with project management tools, such as Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Project.
• Offer solutions and corrective actions to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Monitor project budgets and provide visibility to deviations from target.
• Identify opportunities to accelerate the product development cycle.
• Develop processes and tools to optimize efficiency.
• Demonstrate an intense focus on customer satisfaction.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in project management and ERP systems.
• Experience with product development processes and stage gate methodology.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred, but other degrees with appropriate experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening).
• Adeptness at collaborating effectively both internally and externally with a diverse group of professionals.
• Skill at influencing and motivating teams.
• Ability to drive and lead change management.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information to management and customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing stage gate product development projects.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering teams.
• Ability to manage product development work that requires cross-functional collaboration.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite and involves working cross-functionally with engineering teams. The role involves managing product development work that requires collaboration across various departments, but it is not heavily technical and does not involve reviewing design work. The focus is on managing projects that involve multiple components rather than single components like circuit boards or metal stamping.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Franksville, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00/yr. 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.

Full Company Benefits- Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Etc.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franksville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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