• Project Manager

    Actalent (Nashville, TN)


    Job Title: Project Manager

    Job Description

    The Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects and programs. This role oversees all aspects of projects, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes the progress of projects. Reports are generated for upper management regarding the status of these projects.

    Responsibilities

    + Support the execution of conversion and launch programs to mitigate high-risk schedule deadlines.

    + Manage a portfolio of projects, down to individual project levels.

    + Participate in various stage gates of the project involving 25 sites.

    + Identify risk profiles on projects and implement solutions for future projects.

    + Set deadlines for project timelines and delegate responsibilities effectively.

    + Hold vendors accountable and ensure they are notified throughout the process.

    + Organize scope of handoffs, track order statuses and logistics, and manage change requests.

    + Ensure successful project completion with no set performance metric.

    Essential Skills

    + 5-7 years of experience in project management and coordination.

    + Experience in project management, project engineering, and risk management.

    + Experience in setting up deadlines for project timelines and delegating responsibilities.

    + Bachelor's degree in a technical or non-technical field is required.

    + Experience with material handling or industrial engineering.

    + Must have former experience with the client, either as a vendor, consultant, or full-time employee.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + 3-5 years of experience within engineering.

    + Experience in managing large-scale projects within construction or manufacturing launches.

    + Quick learner with the ability to identify gaps in standards.

    + Ability to earn trust and insist on the highest standards.

    Work Environment

    This role involves 10-20% travel and is primarily remote or office-based. Heavy tracking, project management, technology utilization, and communication are key components. The role involves managing multiple vendors, ensuring seamless handoffs, and understanding vendor responsibilities. Future projects may require experience in data or industrial engineering to ensure consistent flows and operations design capacity.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, Tennessee.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 hybrid position in Nashville,TN.

     

    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.

     

    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.