Project/Program Manager

Job - Program Manager PROGRAM AND CUSTOMER LEADERSHIP Own program outcomes against schedule (on time), cost (on budget), and scope (on spec) while looking ahead to minimize future program risk Serve as the primary point of contact and internal advocate for assigned customer accounts, building trusted relationships that support long term account growth Lead customer facing program reviews, providing clear and accurate status on deliverables, open issues, and risks Manage new program launches from quote through first article and into steady state production, ensuring a smooth transition at each phase Translate customer requirements into internal action plans that align engineering, quality, and production priorities CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PROGRAM EXECUTION Interface daily with engineering, quality, production planning, procurement, and shop floor leadership to keep assigned programs moving Coordinate engineering changes, first article inspections, and corrective actions with the appropriate functional owners Partner with production planning and scheduling to align capacity, tooling, and material availability to program timelines Support supplier and vendor coordination for outsourced processes, purchased components, and outside services Represent program needs and constraints in internal operations reviews and capacity planning discussions Travel to the Bonham facility approximately one to two days per week, depending on assigned program, to maintain direct visibility into production and cross-site coordination SCHEDULE, COST, AND RISK MANAGEMENT Maintain program schedules, action item logs, and open issue trackers, keeping cross-functional teams and customers aligned Monitor program cost performance against budget, escalating and resolving variances before they affect delivery Identify program risks early and drive mitigation plans in partnership with engineering and operations leadership Track and report key program metrics, including on-time delivery, quality performance, and cost, to leadership Maintain documentation discipline appropriate to regulated or compliance-driven customer requirements What You Bring Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of demonstrable program or project management performance in a relevant field Direct experience with physical product development, product testing, or manufacturing new product introduction Ability to lead technical program execution from within a cross-functional team, without formal authority over every function involved Experience with regulated, compliance-driven, or documentation-heavy product environments, such as aerospace, defense, or medical device manufacturing, is a plus Comfortable operating in both a startup and corporate format to match the needs of a diverse customer base Ability to operate in a fast growing, fast moving company with evolving tools and processes Customer-facing professionalism suitable for serving as a program-level point of contact Detail oriented, organized, and disciplined in follow through on schedules, action items, and deliverables Working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems used for production scheduling and program tracking is a plus PMP certification or equivalent program management training is a plus Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $51.71/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 hybrid position in Plano,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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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