Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Mid-Level Project Manager

Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Mid-Level Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing Microsoft Project across all departments, including manufacturing, fabrication, accounting, engineering, quality, and purchasing. This role focuses on reporting, building production and project schedules, delivery management, and customer communication. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to establish key project milestones and deadlines, ensuring efficient supply chain management and timely delivery of components.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Microsoft Project across various departments to streamline project management processes.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive production and project schedules.

• Manage delivery timelines and ensure effective communication with engineering and production teams to create and track key project milestones and deadlines.

• Monitor supply chain and lead times, managing contingent project schedules based on component flow.

• Generate detailed reports on project status, progress, and performance metrics.

• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure timely procurement of components.

• Identify and mitigate potential project risks and issues.

• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the largest project this firm has brought in, with a higher volume of units than production is accustomed to. The large project will support a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.

Hard Skills

• Microsoft Project

• Project Scheduling

• Supply Chain Management

• Reporting

• Risk Management

Soft Skills

• Detail-Oriented

• Effective Communication

• Collaboration

• Problem-Solving

• Leadership

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s) - 16 Months

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Cleveland, Ohio.

Work Environment

Collaborative and productive work environment

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.

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