Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Title:

Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager will play a crucial role in supporting an order to retrofit air conditioning systems in new UPS trucks.

This position requires coordinating, tracking, and executing cross-functional activities related to the design, validation, production, and delivery of specific projects.

The Project Manager will act as the central hub between Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Warranty, and Legal, ensuring that all deliverables, documentation, and milestones are achieved on time and within budget. This role is technically tied to the sales team.

Responsibilities

* Drive daily and weekly task management across engineering, operations, packaging, and training teams.

* Maintain master project plans, including timeline, dependencies, risk log, and milestones.

* Track progress against delivery targets.

* Coordinate supplier readiness and packaging development schedules.

* Manage internal and external communication on project status, issues, and escalations.

* Track component lead times, packaging delays, and test outcomes to preempt bottlenecks.

Essential Skills

* 5-7 years of experience in project management within automotive, manufacturing, or logistic environments.

* Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with tight deadlines.

* Strong experience interfacing with various stakeholders and executive audiences.

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.

"Nice to have"

Skills & Qualifications (not required for role)

* PMP Certification

Work Environment

The work environment is within a leading walk-in van body manufacturing company in North America, producing over 7,500 vehicles annually.

The company's portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries. It offers a dynamic atmosphere for project managers to gain valuable experience while supporting a large customer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sturgis, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $48.08/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 Sturgis,MI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026.

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.

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