Project Manager, Engineering Services

Actalent Services (formerly EASi LLC) is hiring an Engineering Project Manager for a leadership role supporting engineering services engagements within our Defense Industry vertical. Preferred candidates will be local to Actalent's client business near Baltimore, MD and possess both defense industry and ground/land systems and/or military vehicle design engineering expertise.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple center-based managed projects through all phases of development, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control and closure. The Project Manager will work closely with program management to procure or hire internal employees/consultants for projects and with internal support functions to deliver a great customer experience while providing leadership and direction to our project teams and ensure that all projects meet their Cost, Quality and Timing requirements. This role requires maintaining and growing relationships with key Aerospace and Defense customer stakeholders and Actalent’s center-based/onsite engineering team to enhance project performance in support of customer business goals.

Essential Functions

• Manage multiple center-based/onsite managed projects through all phases of development, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control and closure while following Actalent’s Services Management Framework (SMF)
• Ensure compliance to customer specifications, quality standards, regulatory requirements, company work rules and procedures and safety requirements
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules and documentation including change management, risk mitigation and reporting
• Develop tracking methods to monitor customer and internal KPI
• Work closely with Delivery Operation’s team to align project management with account management
• Distribute workflow from customer to Group Leaders and Practice Managers to allocate to their teams
• Maintain a high level of relationships with all customer stakeholders
• Utilize program management skills of communication, presentation, time management, organization and planning to successfully achieve program goals and objectives and SLA’s
• Conduct periodic status meetings with customers and team to assess progress against the plan
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly status reports to Actalent Services' management and appropriate client recipients
• Work closely with Delivery Operations to resolve all project issues with customer and suppliers as appropriate while working with Actalent’s internal teams

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, systems engineering or electrical engineering related roles. Prior mechanical and/or electrical design experience necessary for success in role.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering project management and people management experience. Experience leading outsourced projects a plus.
• Aerospace (military applications) and Defense industry background required; familiarity designing ground/land systems, military vehicles systems necessary to lead successful projects.
• Prior mentorship and/or lead experience in identifying and facilitating team training needs and assigning appropriate levels of work to individuals with commensurate experience/skills
• Process development experience to identify and implement processes where gaps exist
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate and present to customer groups and manage client expectations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel domestically as needed, up to 20%
• PMP Certification a plus; proven knowledge of project management methods required
• Highly proficient in PC applications (MS Office suite of tools)
• Experience working on and leading projects meeting ITAR compliance
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

$10,000 annual bonus potential, employee profit sharing program, 4 weeks paid time-off, 6 paid holidays, monthly cell phone allowance, 401(k) w/company match, M/D/V benefits

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Baltimore,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 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 : $100,000 - $130,000