Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

This specialist is responsible for supporting the Project Manager for the Electric/Electronic aspects of a vehicle project. The role involves organizing project status meetings and task force meetings, preparing and distributing meeting agendas, notes, and project status overviews, and tracking and updating project deviation overviews and task lists.

Responsibilities

• Organize project status and project-related task force meetings.
• Write protocols and update task lists for progress tracking, distributing protocols as required.
• Prepare meeting presentations before meetings.
• Send reminders for upcoming due dates to affected project team members and track updates.
• Prepare project status reports, highlight changes and upcoming due dates, and distribute project reports to team members after approval.
• Provide and update change overviews for projects and distribute reports on a regular basis.
• Provide and update build overviews for projects and distribute on a regular basis.
• Analyze new part/software introduction dates for feasibility in the project.
• Prepare project status reports and meetings for upper management, test presentations before meetings, take meeting notes and tasks during presentations, and actively follow up with tasks to ensure deadlines are fulfilled.

Essential Skills

• Project management
• Project coordination
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel (pivot tables)
• Bachelor's degree in Electric/Electronic Engineering or proof of similar qualification with a degree
• Experience in organizing and leading project teams
• Fluency in English
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to summarize complex topics into easy and understandable messages
• Strong presentation skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Good understanding of change management and its implications
• Ability to read and speak German or Spanish
• Experience in Automotive Project Management
• Knowledge of Automotive Electric/Electronics
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related job field

Work Environment

Office environment

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $36.00/hr.

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

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.

Salary : $33 - $36