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Job Title: Senior Project ManagerJob Description

This position is for a Director of Programs role located in the Saint Louis area, tasked with leading programs for the Heavy Systems Manufacturing line of business. The role involves full life cycle management, including development, production, and sustainment of the business segment.

Responsibilities

+ Lead programs for the Heavy Systems Manufacturing line of business.

+ Manage full life cycle of projects including development, production, and sustainment.

+ Oversee multi-million dollar project budgets with strong understanding of government contracts.

+ Coordinate with key stakeholders across supply chain, operations, manufacturing, engineering, and legal departments.

+ Work within the defense industry, ensuring projects meet required deadlines.

+ Touch on 'seedling' lines of business that are currently in development, adapting to evolving program requirements.

Essential Skills

+ Expertise in project and program management, particularly within a defense contract manufacturer.

+ Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and government contract structures.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft program management tools such as Teams and Project.

+ PMP certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering or business.

+ 9+ years of experience in program management.

Work Environment

The role is based west of St. Louis International Airport in a modern facility. This position involves interaction with primary customers, the Army and Air Force, and includes travel to the West Plaines manufacturing facility a couple of times a month. This is a hybrid role with remote work on Mondays and Fridays, and in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The organization follows a schedule allowing every other Friday off.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $190000.00/yr.

Core BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for employees and their families.Health Savings Account (HSA): Includes company contributions to help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses.Telemedicine Services: Convenient access to healthcare professionals remotely. Financial & Retirement401(k) Savings Plan: Includes company matching to help employees save for retirement.Life and Disability Insurance: Coverage for both short-term and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.Legal Insurance: Optional coverage for legal services.️ Work-Life BalancePaid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.Flexible Work Schedules: Some roles offer flex-time or variable shifts, especially for field service positions 1.️ Professional DevelopmentTraining and Certification Reimbursement: Support for continuing education and skill development.Opportunities for Advancement: Especially in technical and engineering roles. Workplace RecognitionRecognized as a Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area for five consecutive years

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bridgeton,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.

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