• Project Manager III

    Actalent (Irvine, CA)


    Job Title: Project Manager III

    Job Description

    The Project Manager will lead and coordinate remediation activities within the Global Quality Organization (GQO), with a focus on validation, PFMEA, and PPAP-related deliverables. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive project plans, ensuring cross-functional alignment, and driving timely completion of remediation commitments in accordance with regulatory and quality system requirements.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and manage project plans for remediation activities, including scope definition, timelines, budgets, resource planning, and risk mitigation strategies.

    + Coordinate cross-functional teams—including Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, and R&D—to ensure alignment on remediation objectives and deliverables.

    + Oversee execution of remediation deliverables, such as updated validation protocols and reports, PFMEA revisions, vendor component qualifications, and PPAP documentation.

    + Monitor project progress, identifying risks, gaps, and dependencies; implement corrective actions as needed to maintain project momentum.

    + Lead stakeholder communication, providing clear and timely updates to leadership on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.

    + Ensure compliance with internal quality procedures, regulatory expectations, and industry standards throughout all remediation activities.

    + Support remediation strategy development, including assessment of validation gaps, PFMEA deficiencies, and component qualification needs.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably with PMP certification.

    + 3–5 years of experience in regulated industries, such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals.

    + Hands-on experience with validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ), PFMEA methodology, and an understanding of PPAP requirements or equivalent component qualification processes.

    + Demonstrated experience in assessing and defining remediation strategies within a quality regulated environment.

    + Strong ability to interpret validation gaps, PFMEA findings, and quality system deficiencies, translating them into actionable remediation plans.

    + Deep understanding of change management principles and effective stakeholder engagement.

    + Advanced project planning, scheduling, and risk management capabilities.

    + Proficiency with project management tools for tracking actions, issues, and risks.

    + Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

    + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.

    + Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional alignment.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline preferred.

    + Advanced degree or additional certifications in project management or quality systems is a plus.

    + PMP certification or Scrum Product Master credentials preferred.

    Work Environment

    This position requires you to be onsite 5 days a week, from 8 AM to 5 PM. Enjoy benefits such as 3 weeks of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and a completion bonus.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/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 Irvine,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 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 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.