Job Information
Actalent Senior R&D Engineering Project Manager in Anoka, Minnesota
Job Title: R&D Engineering Project Leader
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated R&D Engineering Project Leader to guide and oversee the design and development of New Product Introduction products. This role involves leading teams through a structured stage-gate process, from discovery and development to deployment and launch. The successful candidate will coordinate project schedules, collaborate with engineers and designers, and manage outside activities such as regulatory testing. This position plays a crucial role in managing cross-functional teams across various disciplines, including Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply, ISC, Quality, and Compliance.
Responsibilities
Lead teams to develop and design New Product Introduction products following a stage-gate process.
Drive, coordinate, and maintain project schedules.
Lead and partner with engineers and designers on product design activities.
Direct outside activities such as regulatory or third-party testing.
Act as the central point of coordination for cross-functional teams.
Manage a portfolio of projects to ensure they are on track and escalate any project roadblocks.
Identify, track, and mitigate risks through structured risk planning and mitigation strategies.
Track Project Portfolio KPIs and continuously improve project and product development processes.
Essential Skills
Experience in project management and R&D.
Proficiency in product development engineering and new product introduction.
Familiarity with stage gate and phase gate processes.
Strong project scheduling and engineering skills.
Mechanical engineering expertise.
Proficient in Microsoft Project.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
Ideally 3+ years of related engineering experience and at least 1 year of project management or team leadership experience.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 360 tools, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence) preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects through product development stages.
Capacity to drive urgency and push projects forward.
Strong ability to provide work direction and improve team efficiency and collaboration.
Experience in promoting knowledge sharing to enhance technical depth and operational support.
Work Environment
The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, requiring the use of advanced tools and technologies such as Microsoft Office 360 and Atlassian Suite for managing projects. The role involves leading cross-functional teams and fostering open communication to solve problems and implement process improvements efficiently.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Anoka, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance. A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match. Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Anoka,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.