Job Title: Project Manager Job Description The Special Projects Program Manager plans and executes complex medical device sustaining development programs through expert management of scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can synchronize diverse workstreams, collaborating with an array of internal and external stakeholders, while supporting the strategic vision established by technical leadership. Responsibilities + Plan and orchestrate strategic, complex medical device product development initiatives, ensuring performance to schedule, scope, budget, and quality metrics. + Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans that capture dependencies, milestones, and resource needs across functional areas. + Facilitate effective governance structures, including team meetings, stage gate reviews, and executive updates that enable timely decision-making. + Anticipate and address execution risks, developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with technical and engineering leadership. + Implement and track meaningful execution metrics that drive accountability and enable data-driven decisions throughout the development lifecycle. + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across functions. + Provide project and program management expertise and guidance to both technical teams and project contributors. Essential Skills + Project management experience in medical device development. + Expertise in new product development (NPD). + Strong design and engineering skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + 4-7 years of project management experience in medical device industry, ideally within NPD. Work Environment The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, involving coordination with various stakeholders and teams. The role requires effective communication and strategic planning to ensure successful project execution. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Lakewood, Colorado. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/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 hybrid position in Lakewood,CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.