Actalent Services (formerly EASi LLC) is hiring an Engineering Project Manager for a permanent leadership role managing industrial automation and controls engineering projects within our Manufacturing Engineering Practice. Preferred candidates will possess technical experience as a controls engineer and proven project management experience across multiple manufacturing industries. Hybrid/Remote flexibility with minimum travel (less than 25%) offered to candidates local to our engineering center in Troy, MI.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of onsite/offsite 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 customer stakeholders and Actalent’s center-based/onsite engineering teams 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 requirementsDevelop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules and documentation including change management, risk mitigation and reportingDevelop tracking methods to monitor customer and internal KPIWork closely with Delivery Operation’s team to align project management with account managementDistribute workflow from customer to Group Leaders and Practice Managers to allocate to their teamsMaintain a high level of relationships with all customer stakeholdersUtilize program management skills of communication, presentation, time management, organization and planning to successfully achieve program goals and objectives and SLA’sConduct periodic status meetings with customers and team to assess progress against the planPrepare and deliver weekly and monthly status reports to Actalent Services' management and appropriate client recipientsWork 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 electrical, industrial or manufacturing engineering desiredMinimum 10 years of overall professional experience in manufacturing and/or industrial maintenance environmentsMinimum 5 years of controls engineering experience with PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting technical expertiseMinimum 3 years of professional experience as project manager / project engineer - leading projects, assigning work, creating scheduling, client-facing, accountability for project deliveryMust have prior Rockwell Automation PLC with RS Logix and Control Logix programming experienceMust have prior Rockwell Automation HMI and Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk experience; Ignition or other SCADA experience desiredExperience working for integrators or automation engineering services providers strongly preferredAbility to effectively present to large customer groupsExcellent oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated leadership abilities with managing virtual or dispersed teams with diverse skillsetsTeam player with ability to work in a highly cross-functional and virtual environmentAbility to travel domestically when needed, up to 25% (1 trip per every 4 weeks)PMP Certified a plus; proven knowledge of project management methods requiredHighly proficient in PC applications- MS Office suite of tools [REFCR2023]

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 Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.

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