Program Manager

Job description

Job Title: Staff Technical Program Manager
Job Description
As a Staff Technical Program Manager, you will lead and manage programs across General Assembly, ensuring that the manufacturing line is built to all customer specifications.

Collaborating with various cross-functional teams, your role will be pivotal in aligning efforts across manufacturing engineering, project lifecycle management, vehicle integration, design engineering, logistics, new product introduction, and operations engineering.
Responsibilities

+ Design and develop general assembly equipment and processes for both brownfield and new projects.

+ Define program scope, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs), translating business requirements into actionable plans.

+ Develop and manage project schedules, allocating necessary resources including personnel, equipment, and materials, ensuring timely delivery.

+ Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks throughout the program lifecycle.

+ Monitor and control program costs, ensuring alignment with budget constraints and addressing any discrepancies.

+ Maintain consistent communication with internal teams, external clients, and stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status.

+ Facilitate collaboration across departments such as engineering, design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality assurance.

+ Evaluate product design changes on manufacturing equipment to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities.

+ Ensure project teams prioritize and complete tasks effectively, meeting key project milestones and deadlines.

+ Develop a comprehensive understanding of product production processes and manufacturing technologies to optimize processes.

+ Collaborate to implement critical actions necessary for seamless integration of requirements into the manufacturing line.

+ Organize and lead meetings focused on resolving issues related to manufacturing equipment design and installation.

+ Track and implement changes proposed by the New Product Introduction (NPI) team to align with project goals.

Essential Skills

+ Proven program and project management experience in the automotive industry, particularly in general assembly.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, STEM, or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.

+ 8 years of experience in General Assembly Engineering or Project Management.

+ Detail-oriented and well-organized.

+ Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex environments.

+ Strong presentation skills and professional communication at various organizational levels.

+ Working knowledge of Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, and AutoCAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Working knowledge of Catia and Delmia is a plus.

+ Experience across multiple functions within product design and manufacturing.

+ Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Work Environment
Embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that celebrates diversity.

This role involves working in a dynamic environment with the opportunity to collaborate across multiple departments and influence outcomes in complex settings.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, Arizona
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $89.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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