Project Manager

Job Title: New Source Introduction (NSI) Portfolio ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced NSI Portfolio Manager to oversee and manage a portfolio of over 180 active projects. This role involves providing project status tracking, archiving documentation, preparing for portfolio reviews, and data mining using Excel and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Provide NSI project status tracking.

• Archive NSI DR/PR & GW Review documentation.

• Prepare for NSI Portfolio Review.

• Conduct data mining and extraction utilizing Excel and PowerBI.

• Present and explain reports and findings to clients.

• Facilitate project meetings with various business partners.

• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess project feasibility.

• Engage in daily interaction with NSI Portfolio Manager, NSI Leads, Strategy Leads, Engineers, and Project Management Office staff.

Essential Skills

• Project management expertise.

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in engine design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of project/program management experience in a technical field.

• 4-year degree in a STEM field preferred.

• Internship experience accepted as job experience.

• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and effective manufacturing techniques.

• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.

• Expertise in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio.

• Engine experience preferred.

Work Environment

This role is located on-site in either Mossville, IL or Lafayette, IN, with work hours from 7 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday. The office setting may require occasional evening calls with teams in China/India, which can be taken from home.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lafayette, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Lafayette,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.