What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at ALTEN Technology USA?
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000 experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000 engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in tooling and industrial equipment procurement and installation. This role will lead end-to-end project execution for new equipment installations, upgrades, and tooling projects, ensuring alignment with production requirements, budget, and timeline.
Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for tooling and equipment projects.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, maintenance, and suppliers.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Source and evaluate suppliers for tooling and industrial equipment.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of industrial equipment and tooling.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements during installation.
- Validate equipment performance and handover to operations.
- Track project costs and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
- Prepare regular status reports for stakeholders and management.
- Drive continuous improvement in project execution and cost efficiency.
Qualifications:
- 2 years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Proven expertise in tooling and industrial equipment procurement and installation.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment specifications.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, SAP, or similar).
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Preferred
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Salary Range: $75,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid HolidaysSalary : $75,000