Job Information
Actalent Program Manager in Wall, New Jersey
Job Title: Program ManagerJob Description
The Program Manager is tasked with overseeing the adherence to objectives set by management and the contractual agreements with customers. This role involves full ownership of the business plan and financial authority within the given responsibilities. Key duties include establishing the program's framework, translating program objectives to functional departments, managing the program team, and ensuring all program facets such as performance, cost, quality, and timelines are managed effectively. The Program Manager will also interface directly with customers to foster sales opportunities, develop action plans, and facilitate business growth. This role is crucial in piloting development and sustaining programs, managing risks, coordinating department interactions for timely delivery, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, responsibilities cover managing the bid/no bid phases, ensuring SOW compliance, and maintaining strong customer relationships throughout the program lifecycle.
Hard Skills
Program plan management
Risk analysis
Problem solving
Root cause analysis
Continuous improvement initiatives
SOW compliance
Contractual and commercial performance management
Soft Skills
Leadership
Customer relationship management
Interdepartmental coordination
Effective communication
Strategic planning
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Wall Township, New Jersey.
Work Environment
The role is based at a dynamic site with 100 colleagues and three other Program Managers. It requires onsite presence five days a week initially, potentially moving to a flexible schedule with two days work-from-home after six months. The position involves approximately 15% travel to locations including Europe, China, Mexico, Germany, and France, catering to demanding internal and external customers.
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.