Program Manager

Job Description: Program Manager

The Program Manager (PM) role is a full-time onsite position in Janesville, WI. The PM will lead and influence program teams, and will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and implementation of various ammunition system projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery within budget parameters. Daily tasks include program planning, resource allocation, risk management, and communication with internal and external program stakeholders. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve goals and successes.

• Works closely with customers and suppliers to ensure strategies and priorities are communicated and well executed within the assigned programs.

• Leads cross-functional teams of Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, etc. to achieve program successes.

• Oversees the development and management of the cross-functional, technology-led, focused programs.

• Influences the programs to meet customer expectations.

• Creates and ensures effective and efficient communication across business functions; motivates and energizes the team through leadership.

• Solves complex and ambiguous problems leading the strategic and forward-thinking cross-functional program execution including (but not limited to) concept discussion, program execution, supply chain integration into production delivery.

• Works with customers to solicit product feedback to meet product quality and customer expectations.

• Provides mentoring and coaching to develop cross-functional talent.

• Provides expert guidance and support to the product program organization in various technical/functional aspects of research, engineering, supply chain, and service.

• Drives a culture of innovation, engineering excellence, accountability, continual improvement, and collaboration.

Hard Skills

Program planning

Resource allocation

Risk management

Communication with stakeholders

Engineering degree

Defense industry experience (preferred)

Manufacturing setting experience

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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.

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