Senior Manager Project Management - REMOTE

The Opportunity

Actalent partners with Fortune 500 electric utilities to deliver the infrastructure that powers communities—today and into the future. Our teams support large‑scale transmission, distribution, substation, and grid modernization programs, leveraging world‑class engineers and project professionals to execute complex capital work safely, on time, and on budget.

We are seeking a Technical Manager – Project Management to lead project management and project controls teams supporting high‑visibility utility capital programs. This role is ideal for a proven utility project leader who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, portfolio execution, and client partnership.

What You’ll Do

Lead Utility Project Teams

• Lead and mentor project managers, project coordinators, schedulers, and project controls professionals supporting T&D and utility capital programs
• Set clear expectations, coach performance, and develop future leaders within the project organization

Drive Capital Program Execution

• Oversee project and portfolio performance across cost, schedule, quality, and risk
• Ensure project baselines, forecasting, and change management processes are executed with discipline
• Monitor portfolio health and proactively address risks, trends, and delivery challenges

Partner with Utility Clients

• Serve as a key point of contact for utility stakeholders on execution, resourcing, and performance
• Collaborate with client teams to improve workflows, resolve issues, and strengthen delivery outcomes
• Support resolution of challenges related to scope changes, staffing, invoicing, and execution strategy

Support Growth & Scalability

• Help expand Actalent’s project management footprint within existing utility programs
• Support the build‑out of scalable teams aligned to long‑term utility capital plans
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management standards and best practices

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• PMP certification required
• 10 years of experience supporting utility or infrastructure capital projects
• 10 years of experience in project management, project controls, scheduling, or coordination
• Proven experience overseeing portfolios totaling $5M in annual revenue
• 3 years of people leadership experience with increasing responsibility

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of utility transmission & distribution projects, capital programs, and execution models
• Expertise in project controls, forecasting, cost management, and risk mitigation
• Ability to lead diverse, cross‑functional teams in matrixed environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence utility stakeholders and internal teams
• Financial acumen and experience managing project and business performance

Why Actalent

• Work with Fortune 500 utility clients on critical transmission & distribution initiatives
• Lead teams of top‑tier engineers and project professionals
• Play a visible role in delivering grid reliability, modernization, and infrastructure resilience
• Join an organization that values leadership development, career growth, and long‑term client partnerships

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Medical and dental insurance plans Health Savings Account Life and disability insurance 401(k) match, profit sharing and 529 plan Paid holidays and 20 days of paid time off each year for new employees Consumer discounts Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs

This is a hybrid position in Fort Wayne,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000