Hiring for an Engineering Program Manager in West Hartford! Job Description As an Engineering Program Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects and programs. You will oversee multiple projects, ensure alignment with company objectives, manage resources, and ensure timely delivery. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive projects to success. Responsibilities + Interpreting program requirements and creating high-resolution project plans for new military, law enforcement, and commercial products. + Coordinating with project teams to maintain project timelines and ensure all tasks are completed on schedule. + Organizing and leading regular meetings to convey program milestones, updates, and expectations to team members. + Ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between departments such as Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, and Procurement. + Maintaining clear, consistent, and transparent communication with all stakeholders, including senior leadership, project teams, and external partners. + Identifying and monitoring program risks, issues, and key decisions in a RAID log, resolving or mitigating program obstacles, and escalating issues to management as needed. + Developing, documenting, maintaining, and continuously improving processes as they relate to department responsibilities, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. + Reviewing and approving engineering drawings and bill of materials. + Performing other duties as assigned. Essential Skills + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field. + 4+ years of program or project management experience in a product development or manufacturing environment. + Ability to read technical drawings and GD&T. + Strong leadership and organizational skills. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. + Proficiency in project management software and tools. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Project management certification is highly desired. + Experience in PTC Creo or SolidWorks is highly desired. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. + Experience in technical project management, product development process, mechanical engineering, military, firearms, automotive industry. + PMP certification is a plus. Work Environment The work environment encourages initiative and a process-minded approach, but also values open-mindedness to get things done. It is ideal for individuals who thrive with less direction and can create processes where needed. The opportunity allows for growth within the company and the chance to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in specific product lines. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Hartford, Connecticut. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 fully onsite position in West Hartford,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025. 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. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.