Job Information
Actalent Project Manager in Chicago, Illinois
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join our team in Chicago, IL. This role will oversee the full commercialization lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution from initial concept through to final market launch.
Responsibilities
Oversee the full commercialization lifecycle, guiding products from initial concept through market launch.
Create projects within the workflow system and ensure all cross-functional partners complete their assigned deliverables on schedule.
Build and maintain detailed project timelines, ensuring clear and consistent communication with all internal stakeholders.
Foster alignment and collaboration across teams—including leadership, marketing, sales, supply chain, and R&D—by influencing decision-making and driving cohesive project execution.
Proactively identify risks or obstacles that may impact the commercialization process and develop contingency strategies to keep projects on track.
Facilitate weekly Feasibility meetings, managing project progress and requirements prior to customer approval.
Lead weekly launch meetings to oversee project activities from customer acceptance through commercialization.
Ensure products are launched on time and meet all established specifications and quality standards.
Maintain responsibility for the primary, centralized source of truth for all active and upcoming projects in the pipeline.
Partner closely with R&D to ensure product development meets market expectations, industry regulations, and manufacturing feasibility.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support smooth, efficient production and assist with resolving any issues that may arise on the production floor.
Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of experience in project management within the CPG industry.
Experience with overseeing end-to-end commercialization within project management.
Experience working with cross-functional teams (sales, R&D, packaging, graphics, regulatory, etc.).
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $50.00/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 Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 5, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.