Project Controls Manager

The Project Controls Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the implementation of projects with direct engagement with customers during the project's lifecycle. As a Site Leader Project Manager, you will manage project commitments for installation, commissioning, and validation of significant projects across North America. This includes extended on-site engagement, acting as a liaison between customers, project managers, engineering and production teams, and installation teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project commitments for installation, commissioning, and validation of projects in North America.
• Act as a key contact and liaison with customers and internal teams.
• Coordinate site management activities for Radiopharma, Pharma, and Cell & Gene Therapy projects, including managing installation and commissioning activities such as SAT, IQ/OQ, and validation.
• Oversee and coordinate activities related to Radiopharma, including shielded hot cells, automation, and sterility testing isolators.
• Supervise activities within the Pharma sector, including aseptic handling, filling of APIs, and modular sterility testing.
• Manage Cell & Gene Therapy activities, such as modular cell culture isolators and incubation systems.
• Conduct Service Project Kick-Off meetings and Project Execution Planning.

• Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in Engineering, Nuclear Medicine, or Microbiology.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred.
• Experience with Service Project Kick-Off meetings and Project Execution Planning.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and customers under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management, budgeting, project execution, and project engineering.

• Experience in industries such as Pharma, Food & Beverage, Industrial Automation, Oil & Gas, Chemical Plant, Automotive, and Paper.

This role requires 25% domestic travel, with occasional trips to Italy. Main travel destinations include Seattle, Salt Lake City, Indiana, and Philadelphia, though other domestic locations are possible. When not traveling, the role requires presence in Indianapolis 3 days a week, with the option to work remotely 2 days. The work schedule follows a 2 weeks on, 1 week off pattern, potentially extending to 4 weeks off at times. The work environment involves technologies such as vision systems, data management, filling equipment, 6-axis robots, pick and place machines, and hot cells. Employees are provided a company card for travel expenses and a per diem of $75 per day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.10/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 hybrid position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $55 - $60