Senior Project Manager - Manufacturing Expansion & Capital Projects

ALTEN Technology USA•Troy, MI

4d•Hybrid

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. This position is responsible for leading large-scale manufacturing expansion, facility development, and operational growth initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role will focus on planning, execution, and delivery of high-value Greenfield and Brownfield projects, ensuring business objectives, operational readiness, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations are achieved. The Project Manager will serve as a key leader throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept development and scope definition through execution, commissioning, and operational handoff. This individual will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and Executive Leadership teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous leader with extensive experience managing complex manufacturing projects exceeding $100M in value. This individual must be comfortable driving cross-functional alignment, managing competing priorities, mitigating risk, and delivering results in fast-paced industrial environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Manufacturing, or related discipline
Minimum 10 years of professional experience with significant project leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated experience leading Greenfield and/or Brownfield manufacturing projects
Experience managing capital projects exceeding $100M in project value
Strong manufacturing industry experience
Experience leading complex cross-functional programs from planning through execution
Proven ability to define project scope, establish project structure, and drive execution
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Track record of successful delivery of large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects
Ability to travel approximately 25-50%

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Lean Manufacturing experience
Six Sigma certification
Experience supporting global manufacturing operations
Experience with facility construction and manufacturing startup activities
Experience with manufacturing capacity expansion projects
Knowledge of operational excellence methodologies
Experience within Industrial Equipment, Electrical Equipment, Automotive, Aerospace, Data Center Infrastructure, Energy, or related industries
Experience managing multi-site projects and geographically dispersed teams

Responsibilities

Lead large-scale Greenfield and Brownfield manufacturing projects from concept through completion
Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and execution strategies
Ensure project milestones, deliverables, and business objectives are achieved
Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary
Drive project governance, reporting, and executive communication throughout the project lifecycle
Define project scope, objectives, resource requirements, and success criteria
Partner with stakeholders to develop project roadmaps aligned with business growth strategies
Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation plans
Support long-term manufacturing capacity and operational growth initiatives
Ensure alignment between business priorities and project execution activities
Lead manufacturing expansion, facility optimization, and operational readiness initiatives
Support site selection, facility expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and capacity growth projects
Oversee implementation of manufacturing equipment, production lines, and operational systems
Manage large-scale capital investment projects and associated budgets
Ensure successful transition from project execution to operational ownership
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Procurement, and Leadership teams
Facilitate alignment between technical and business stakeholders
Lead project meetings, reviews, and executive updates
Build strong relationships across multiple functions and organizational levels
Drive accountability and collaboration across project teams
Identify project risks, constraints, and dependencies
Develop and implement mitigation and contingency plans
Ensure operational readiness requirements are incorporated into project planning
Support project commissioning, startup, and production ramp-up activities
Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned throughout project execution
Coordinate activities with external contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers
Manage vendor performance and project deliverables
Support contract execution and project procurement activities
Ensure alignment between third-party resources and project objectives
Maintain effective communication with all external stakeholders