Junior Project Manager

Job Title: Junior Project Manager

Job Description

As a Junior Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of a project to upgrade the Chromeleon chromatography data system used within a manufacturing environment. Your role ensures that system enhancements, compliance requirements, integrations, and site readiness activities are carried out effectively and in alignment with global IT and quality standards. Based in Sunnyvale, California, you will work closely with local manufacturing teams, internal product implementation and support, R&D teams, and quality stakeholders to deliver a controlled, well-communicated upgrade with minimal operational disruption.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of Chromeleon system upgrades for the Sunnyvale manufacturing site.
• Coordinate system configuration updates, validation testing, and deployment planning.
• Work with site operations to plan downtime windows, user readiness, and training needs.
• Ensure alignment with corporate IT policies, cybersecurity standards, and software lifecycle management processes.
• Maintain integrated project schedules, RAID logs (risks, actions, issues, decisions), and ensure timely status reporting.
• Ensure project documentation, communication, and deliverables meet divisional IT PMO & site manufacturing standards.
• Prepare clear communications for local and divisional stakeholders, including program steering committees.
• Ensure project administrative tasks are completed on a weekly basis and reporting across multiple stakeholder groups is consistent.
• Escalate risks and issues proactively with recommended mitigation approaches.
• Support CAPEX/OPEX tracking and financial visibility for program-related activities.
• Coordinate testing cycles, cutover planning, and hypercare activities in collaboration with program teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience managing IT, software upgrades, or system enhancement projects.
• Ability to coordinate technical teams, system owners, quality groups, and manufacturing users.
• Experience planning and executing system testing, user readiness, and training activities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and operations-based stakeholder groups.
• Experience collaborating with vendors, internal developers, or application support teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical aptitude
• Process adherence and documentation discipline
• Stakeholder engagement
• Analytical and structured thinking
• Results orientation
• Collaborative and transparent communication
• Chromeleon software experience

Work Environment

This is a contingent position based in Sunnyvale, California, with no travel required. The role involves working closely with diverse teams across the manufacturing site. The position operates from Sunday to Saturday, adhering to the company's IT and manufacturing standards, ensuring a smooth upgrade process with minimal disruption.

This is a Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

The pay range for this position is $49.00 - $49.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sunnyvale,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2026.

About Actalent

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