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Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and qualified Project Manager who wants a challenging and rewarding career opportunity to join a dynamic team working with the latest technology in automotive testing. As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning and executing the verification and validation test plan according to the defined project deliverables. This includes identifying resources, securing budget, and coordinating the efforts of team members to deliver results according to plan.
Responsibilities
- Manage and secure that all activities for verification and validation of features and vehicle regulations are identified, planned, optimized, and completed.
- Deliver project requirements with quality, on-time delivery, maintain cost, and fulfill vehicle feature targets (QDCF).
- Manage all incoming test requests through a risk management approach with support of feature engineers.
- Define test plan prioritization and proactively communicate project risks.
- Represent the Complete Vehicle organization in project management teams, design reviews, clinics, etc.
- Identify necessary resources and related costs such as simulation rig tests and test trucks to execute the VV plan.
- Lead feature reviews and report feature fulfillment, verification, and validation status to the project team.
- Deliver input to project documentation, including requirement specification, project description, PAP/PDP, risk register, and lessons learned.
- Ensure that project time plans (level 1-3 commodity/module) cover all activities needed to fully verify and validate components, systems, and functions.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; Master's preferred
- 5-8 years of project management experience; automotive industry preferred
- Leadership experience preferred
- Quality tool skills, including risk analysis, FMEA, and project assurance quality preferred
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Project management
- Project coordination
- Automotive experience preferred
- Leadership and strong communication skills
- Quality tool skills (risk analysis, FMEA, project assurance quality) preferred
- Risk management
- New product development
- Mechanical
Work Environment
Technical Center with an open cubicle environment, open desks, and provided lockers.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.
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 : $38 - $45
