Job Information
Actalent Project Manager in Lisle, Illinois
Job Title: Group Program Development ManagerJob Description
As a Group Program Development Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of new product introduction (NPI) projects within the busbar business unit. Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality, manufacturing, procurement, and product management, you will ensure projects are completed on time and meet customer specifications. Your responsibilities will include managing project timelines, resources, and risks, facilitating clear stakeholder communication, and driving alignment across teams.
Responsibilities
Lead development programs from concept through launch, including scoping, design, prototyping, testing, validation, industrialization, and mass production ramp-up.
Define and drive program schedules, budgets, resources, engineering deliverables, and risk mitigation.
Facilitate regular cross-functional program reviews involving design, quality, manufacturing, procurement, and business development.
Coordinate with global teams, suppliers, and customers to align technical specifications, schedules, and change control.
Monitor and report on program performance metrics including timing, costs, quality, yield, and customer satisfaction.
Identify potential technical or supply chain risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively escalate issues.
Address and resolve differing perspectives between teams such as product management, manufacturing, and procurement due to the cross-functional nature of the role, ensuring alignment and fostering effective collaboration across all departments.
Essential Skills
Project management expertise.
Strong engineering background.
Mechanical engineering knowledge.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results.
Work Environment
This role involves working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams, utilizing advanced project management tools and methodologies. The position may require coordination with global teams, suppliers, and customers, ensuring technical specifications and schedules are met. The environment encourages proactive issue escalation and resolution, fostering a culture of effective collaboration and alignment across departments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lisle, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
Benefits available upon full time offer
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lisle,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.