Project Manager

Job Title: Project ManagerJob Description We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for a high-precision medical contract manufacturer. This role serves as the central point of coordination between customers, engineering, quality, operations, and manufacturing, ensuring products move from prototyping to production with clear plans, disciplined execution, and effective communication. The Project Manager is the customer contact and internal leader for programs, with responsibility for delivering projects on time, on budget, and to agreed scope and quality requirements. The role establishes expectations, manages schedules and budgets, identifies and mitigates risks, drives cross-functional accountability, and keeps customers and leadership informed of progress and issues. Success in this role requires strong project leadership, manufacturing knowledge, and communication skills. Responsibilities + Partner with the Sales and Technical Solution teams to transition new business opportunities into the corresponding site. + Lead customer interactions for individual programs, with a strong focus on customer expectation management. Responsible for control and communications of project/program level risks, issue management, and project quality. + With limited oversight, direct and coordinate program activities such as schedule adherence, program budget, milestones, scope changes, and design-to-cost while leading personnel responsible for specific functions throughout the life cycle phases of the program. + Guide successful completion of projects through collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality. + Partner with departments to align resource requirements and project expectations. + Assist with transition and ramp plans for NPI into production, teaming with operations to ensure equipment, staffing, and quality requirements align with expected production quantities and costing. Essential Skills + 5+ years of experience in NPI project management. + Experience in customer interfacing and management. + Experience in medical device high-precision medical contract manufacturing. + Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and process improvement. + Experience with new product introduction, lean manufacturing, and customer relations. + Expertise in project timelines, budget management, and schedule management. + PMP certification. + Proficiency in machining operations and manufacturing processes. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience in project/program management, engineering, operations, or NPI within a manufacturing environment; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to convey business and technical concepts to a diverse customer base and to internal technical teams in a clear and concise manner. + Demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead cross-functional team/projects and meet the needs of stakeholders. + Proficient in the use of Microsoft programs including MS Project to develop schedules, allocate resources, and establish program budgets. + Familiarity with medical device regulations and quality standards, such as FDA guidelines and ISO. + Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions. + Proficient in multi-tasking between several development activities. + Preferred experience with account management or sales. + Experience in a precision machine shop environment. + PMP certified. + Masters Degree, MBA, or other advanced degree. Work Environment The role is fully onsite in Big Lake, MN. The work hours are flexible around the 9 AM - 5 PM schedule, totaling a 40-hour workweek. The attire is business casual. The company offers a clean production environment, an excellent benefits and compensation package, and a strong company culture committed to improving the quality of life of patients. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Big Lake, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Employees and their families are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D insurance, and the company's 401(k) plan. Additional benefits include access to an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members, long-term disability coverage, and short-term disability for full-time employees. Full-time and Part-time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service, as well as paid holidays, personal holidays and MN Safe and Sick Time. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Big Lake,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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. 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