Traveling Project Manager
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Traveling Project Manager to lead design planning and approval processes, coordinate with vendors and various stakeholder groups, and ensure quality assurance and customer alignment. This role involves managing individual project budgets up to $2M and is crucial for the deployment, implementation, and launch of delivery stations and tactical programs related to Material Handling Equipment, Automation, or similar equipment.
Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or related
• Project Management experience
• Vendor Management experience
• Leadership experience
• Material Handling Equipment
• Conveyor Systems
• Automation

Job Type
This is a 6-month contract with opportunity for extension in 3-month increments up to 24-months or conversion to full-time based on performance and project needs.
Work Environment/Site
The role requires extensive travel, about 80-100% of the time, across North America to launch innovative delivery solutions. This travel is regionally based (west, central, east), with candidates needing to live within a reasonable commute to a major airport. Typically, travel involves flying out to a project site on Monday and returning home by Friday. Weekends you are off and the week you are not traveling will be remote work. Travel expenses are 100% covered; Travel arrangements can be made by the consultants themselves and expensed, or booked by the company. Total working hours are close to 40 hours per week, including travel!
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)
• Medical, dental & vision, 401(k)/Roth, Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability, Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/Leave

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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.