Industrialization Project Manager
About The Position
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in tooling and industrial equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning within a manufacturing environment. This individual is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading cross-functional teams through complex, capital-intensive projects. They bring a balance of technical knowledge, vendor management expertise, and clear communication to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- 3-5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Demonstrated experience with tooling and industrial equipment procurement and installation
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment specifications
- Proven negotiation and vendor management skills
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, SAP, or similar systems
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Nice To Haves
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for tooling and industrial equipment installations, upgrades, and capital projects
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with production and operational requirements
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, and external suppliers
- Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to maintain timelines and cost targets
- Source, evaluate, and select vendors for tooling and industrial equipment
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms to achieve cost-effective procurement
- Manage vendor performance and ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards
- Oversee equipment installation, testing, and commissioning activities
- Ensure all installations adhere to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices
- Validate equipment performance and manage handover to operations and maintenance teams
- Track project costs and ensure adherence to approved budgets
- Prepare and deliver regular project status reports to stakeholders and leadership
- Drive continuous improvement in project execution, cost efficiency, and standardization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
