• Hardware Technical Program Manager

    Actalent (Seattle, WA)


    Job Title: Technical Program Manager

     

    Placement Type: 12 Month Contract with Possibility of Extension

     

    Pay: Up to $70/hr

    Top Skills:

    Program Management skills

     

    manufacturing/mechanical background

     

    dashboard build experience

     

    Ability to make data driven manufacturing/test decisions

    Job Description

    The team is looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager with experience in test systems hardware and software development, electrical or optical engineering, and program management. The role will work with cross-functional engineering and program management teams to develop manufacturing test systems used to perform acceptance testing of product. In this role you will:

     

    • Use a variety of project management tools for all phases of the project life-cycle, managing: scope, schedule, budget, resources with cross-dependencies, quality, risk management, and metric development/tracking.

    • Create test system project plans and milestones aligned with technical roadmaps, working with both internal and external customers.

    • Work with satellite system subject matter experts to drive the development of test requirements, test plans, and test system architectures.

    • Lead teams of software development and hardware development engineers to drive agile sprints to develop new or upgraded manufacturing test stations

    • Drive root cause analysis and issue resolution.

    • Identify opportunities for common mechanisms, process improvements, and streamlining inter-departmental communications.

    • Provide excellent written and verbal status on a regular cadence.

    Responsibilities

    + Utilize a variety of project management tools throughout all phases of the project life-cycle to manage scope, schedule, budget, resources with cross-dependencies, quality, risk management, and metric development/tracking.

    + Create test system project plans and milestones that align with technical roadmaps, working collaboratively with internal and external customers.

    + Collaborate with satellite system subject matter experts to drive the development of test requirements, test plans, and test system architectures.

    + Lead teams of software and hardware development engineers to execute agile sprints for developing new or upgraded manufacturing test stations.

    + Drive root cause analysis and issue resolution.

    + Identify opportunities for common mechanisms, process improvements, and streamline inter-departmental communications.

    + Provide regular written and verbal status updates.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in program management, manufacturing, and dashboard development.

    + Background in manufacturing/mechanical engineering.

    + Experience in aerospace industry.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in test systems hardware and software development.

    + Knowledge in electrical or optical engineering.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position requires onsite work five days a week during core working hours.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/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 Seattle,WA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.