Sr. Project Manager

Actalent; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Portland, OR seeks a Sr. Project Manager to lead multiple engineering and product development programs from concept to production launch. This role focuses on physical product development in a manufacturing environment, not IT.

The successful candidate will coordinate with engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams, drive testing plans, and guide projects through full development cycles with strong governance and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of project or program management experience in product development, engineering, manufacturing, automotive, or related industries.
• Experience managing the development of physical products in manufacturing, automotive, vehicle, or similar engineering environments, not software or IT implementations.
• Experience managing products through the full development lifecycle, from concept through production.
• Proven success leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders at the same time.
• Proficiency with JIRA and Microsoft Project.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery management skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and build alignment across teams.
• Experience setting up project governance, operating cadences, and accountability frameworks.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent product development projects.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.
• Drive truck and vehicle testing plans and validation activities.
• Facilitate project reviews, status meetings, and cross-functional communication.
• Track action items and ensure accountability across stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to keep programs on schedule.
• Use JIRA and Microsoft Project to manage project execution and reporting.
• Support product launch and transition into manufacturing.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Job description

Sr. Project Manager

Portland, OR

$50 to $65 per hour

Contract (3-year term)

This Sr. Project Manager leads multiple engineering and product development programs from concept through testing, validation, and production launch. The role partners closely with engineering teams to drive execution, manage schedules, coordinate truck and vehicle testing, and make sure products are delivered successfully. This is not an IT project management role. Its focused on the development of physical products in a manufacturing and engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent product development projects.

• Manage project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.

• Coordinate engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.

• Drive truck and vehicle testing plans and validation activities.

• Facilitate project reviews, status meetings, and cross-functional communication.

• Track action items and ensure accountability across stakeholders.

• Identify and mitigate project risks to keep programs on schedule.

• Use JIRA and Microsoft Project to manage project execution and reporting.

• Support product launch and transition into manufacturing.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 7+ years of project or program management experience in product development, engineering, manufacturing, automotive, or related industries.

• Experience managing the development of physical products in manufacturing, automotive, vehicle, or similar engineering environments, not software or IT implementations.

• Experience managing products through the full development lifecycle, from concept through production.

• Proven success leading cross-functional engineering teams.

• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders at the same time.

• Proficiency with JIRA and Microsoft Project.

• Strong project planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery management skills.

• Ability to influence without direct authority and build alignment across teams.

• Experience setting up project governance, operating cadences, and accountability frameworks.

• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Preferred

• Aerospace, automotive, commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, or manufacturing experience.

• Experience with testing and validation programs.

• Experience with Stage-Gate or New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.

• PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum Master, or similar project management certification.

• Experience leading large-scale business, operational, technical, or product-focused programs.

• Experience driving process improvements and organizational change initiatives.

• Experience with executive-level communication.

• Hands-on approach with a manufacturing mindset and comfort working directly with engineers and technical stakeholders.

Work Environment or Schedule

This is a fully on-site role in Portland, OR, working directly alongside engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.

Additional Information

The target start date is November 29, 2026. A history check and drug test are required for this position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

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): 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.