Senior Project Manager - Manufacturing Expansion & Capital Projects

Job Description

Job Description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Overview:  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading large-scale industrial, manufacturing, facility expansion, or capital projects. 
• This position is responsible for leading large-scale manufacturing expansion, facility development, and operational growth initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• The role will focus on planning, execution, and delivery of high-value Greenfield and Brownfield projects, ensuring business objectives, operational readiness, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations are achieved. 
• The Project Manager will serve as a key leader throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept development and scope definition through execution, commissioning, and operational handoff.
• This individual will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and Executive Leadership teams to ensure successful project delivery. 
• The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous leader with extensive experience managing complex manufacturing projects exceeding $100M in value.
• This individual must be comfortable driving cross-functional alignment, managing competing priorities, mitigating risk, and delivering results in fast-paced industrial environments. 

Key Responsibilities :

• Project Leadership & Execution  
• Lead large-scale Greenfield and Brownfield manufacturing projects from concept through completion 
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and execution strategies 
• Ensure project milestones, deliverables, and business objectives are achieved 
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary 
• Drive project governance, reporting, and executive communication throughout the project lifecycle 
• Scope Development & Strategic Planning  
• Define project scope, objectives, resource requirements, and success criteria 
• Partner with stakeholders to develop project roadmaps aligned with business growth strategies 
• Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation plans 
• Support long-term manufacturing capacity and operational growth initiatives 
• Ensure alignment between business priorities and project execution activities 
• Capital Projects & Facility Expansion  
• Lead manufacturing expansion, facility optimization, and operational readiness initiatives 
• Support site selection, facility expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and capacity growth projects 
• Oversee implementation of manufacturing equipment, production lines, and operational systems 
• Manage large-scale capital investment projects and associated budgets 
• Ensure successful transition from project execution to operational ownership 
• Cross-Functional Leadership  
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Procurement, and Leadership teams 
• Facilitate alignment between technical and business stakeholders 
• Lead project meetings, reviews, and executive updates 
• Build strong relationships across multiple functions and organizational levels 
• Drive accountability and collaboration across project teams 
• Risk Management & Operational Readiness  
• Identify project risks, constraints, and dependencies 
• Develop and implement mitigation and contingency plans 
• Ensure operational readiness requirements are incorporated into project planning 
• Support project commissioning, startup, and production ramp-up activities 
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned throughout project execution 
• Vendor & Contractor Management  
• Coordinate activities with external contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers 
• Manage vendor performance and project deliverables 
• Support contract execution and project procurement activities 
• Ensure alignment between third-party resources and project objectives 
• Maintain effective communication with all external stakeholders 

Profile:  

• Highly self-driven leader capable of operating with minimal supervision 
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills 
• Excellent communicator comfortable interacting with both technical and business audiences 
• Proven ability to lead large complex programs involving multiple functions and priorities 
• Strong organizational and project planning capabilities 
• Results-oriented professional focused on execution and accountability 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities 
• Comfortable working within fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environments 
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams without direct authority 
• High level of ownership and accountability  

Must Have:  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Manufacturing, or related discipline 
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience with significant project leadership responsibilities 
• Demonstrated experience leading Greenfield and/or Brownfield manufacturing projects 
• Experience managing capital projects exceeding $100M in project value 
• Strong manufacturing industry experience 
• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs from planning through execution 
• Proven ability to define project scope, establish project structure, and drive execution 
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills 
• Track record of successful delivery of large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects 
• Ability to travel approximately 25-50% 

Good to Have:  

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 
• Lean Manufacturing experience 
• Six Sigma certification 
• Experience supporting global manufacturing operations 
• Experience with facility construction and manufacturing startup activities 
• Experience with manufacturing capacity expansion projects 
• Knowledge of operational excellence methodologies 
• Experience within Industrial Equipment, Electrical Equipment, Automotive, Aerospace, Data Center Infrastructure, Energy, or related industries 
• Experience managing multi-site projects and geographically dispersed teams 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.