Job Information
Actalent Project Manager, Controls Engineering in Troy, Michigan
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 (25%) offered to U.S.-based 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 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 electrical, industrial or manufacturing engineering desired
Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience in manufacturing and/or industrial maintenance environments
Minimum 5 years of controls engineering experience with PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting technical expertise
Minimum 3 years of professional experience as project manager / project engineer - leading projects, assigning work, creating scheduling, client-facing, accountability for project delivery
Must have prior Rockwell Automation PLC with RS Logix and Control Logix programming experience
Must have prior Rockwell Automation HMI and Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk experience; Ignition or other SCADA experience desired
Experience working for integrators or automation engineering services providers strongly preferred
Ability to effectively present to large customer groups
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities with managing virtual or dispersed teams with diverse skillsets
Team player with ability to work in a highly cross-functional and virtual environment
Ability to travel domestically when needed, up to 25% (1 trip per every 4 weeks)
PMP Certified a plus; proven knowledge of project management methods required
Highly proficient in PC applications- MS Office suite of tools
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 Troy,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.