Project Manager

Job Title: Program Manager - Manufacturing Operations (Regulated Environment) Job Description The Program Manager will lead production-focused programs within a regulated manufacturing environment, with a particular emphasis on medical device operations. This role oversees project scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination to ensure production activities remain on track and aligned with customer commitments. The Program Manager partners closely with manufacturing, supply chain, production, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to develop and manage project schedules, staffing plans, and budgets while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards. This position offers significant visibility and direct impact on manufacturing execution, operational performance, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities + Develop, own, and maintain detailed manufacturing project schedules that align production activities with customer delivery expectations. + Coordinate production planning and scheduling across manufacturing, supply chain, production, and quality teams to ensure timely execution of customer programs. + Build and manage program budgets, including forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis, and provide regular financial updates to leadership. + Monitor program performance against schedule and budget, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation plans to keep production on track. + Support manufacturing operations by partnering with production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, inspection teams, and operations staff to enable controlled builds and ongoing production. + Ensure all programs adhere to applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing standards associated with medical device production. + Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to align material availability, capacity planning, and resource allocation with production schedules. + Coordinate cross-functional communication and alignment with operations, engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to drive successful project execution. + Provide program status updates and performance reports to executive leadership and customer stakeholders, including participation in client-facing reviews. + Support customer manufacturing programs by coordinating internal resources, managing dependencies, and escalating constraints that may impact delivery timelines. + Contribute to production planning decisions, including staffing plans and resource allocation, to balance operational priorities and business objectives. + Participate in or lead Quarterly Business Review presentations and other formal program reviews as needed. + Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by integrating new products into existing manufacturing schedules and processes within the regulated environment. + Identify opportunities to improve scheduling, budgeting, and operational planning processes and bring fresh perspective to ongoing manufacturing programs. Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. + Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field. + Minimum 1-2 years of direct ownership of project scheduling responsibilities. + Minimum 1-2 years of experience managing project budgets, forecasts, or cost tracking. + Proven experience supporting manufacturing operations or production environments. + Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with operations, production, engineering, and supply chain teams. + Hands-on experience using scheduling, production planning, ERP, or MRP systems. + Experience working in a regulated industry environment, such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or similar regulated sectors. + Strong project management skills, including coordination, prioritization, and risk management. + Ability to interpret and act on production schedules, staffing plans, and operational data. + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and with leadership and customer stakeholders. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in medical device manufacturing. + Experience working in an FDA-regulated environment. + Familiarity with ISO standards relevant to manufacturing and quality systems. + Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience. + Experience with contract manufacturing environments. + Production planning experience in a regulated manufacturing setting. + Supply chain coordination experience, including alignment of materials and capacity with production schedules. + Client-facing program management experience, including regular interaction with customer stakeholders. + Experience preparing and delivering Quarterly Business Review (QBR) presentations. + Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs within manufacturing operations. + Interest in roles that provide high visibility, operational impact, and exposure to the full product lifecycle. + Experience as a Manufacturing Project Manager, Operations Program Manager, or medical device professional looking to expand into broader operational planning and execution. Work Environment This role is based in a manufacturing facility that supports medical device production, including blister pack and controlled manufacturing operations. The Program Manager works in close proximity to the production floor and engages daily with manufacturing leadership, production supervisors, supply chain and procurement teams, manufacturing engineers, quality and inspection personnel, executive leadership, and customer stakeholders. The environment is hands-on and operations-focused rather than purely office-based, requiring regular interaction with production schedules, staffing plans, manufacturing priorities, and real-time operational constraints. Candidates should be comfortable working within a regulated medical device setting that follows formal quality systems and regulatory standards. The culture emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, high visibility with leadership and customers, and direct involvement in manufacturing execution and production planning, offering an opportunity to contribute tangible impact on business performance and customer delivery. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, CO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/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 Louisville,CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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. 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