Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Specialist

Job Description

The Senior Project Specialist is responsible for implementing standards for new model launches throughout the entire launch process. This role involves collaboration with Corporate Planning, Production Management, Vehicle Process Engineering, and Product Engineering Leadership on all matters related to Project Launch activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to successfully launch a new vehicle on time and within budget.

• Create and track resource plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), and master plans.

• Establish project funding and track status against the budget.

• Lead steering committee meetings and escalate issues accordingly.

• Develop pilot schedules and track plan versus actual with daily pilot meetings and reports.

• Manage global KPIs, KAIs, and GVD, and escalate risks.

• Prepare for and execute IH reviews.

• Coordinate and lead workshops to resolve major issues.

• Lead issue resolution meetings with stakeholders and escalate priority concerns.

• Collaborate closely with team leads, quality, and engineering to ensure objectives are met at station and plant levels.

• Build relationships with engineering and manufacturing to comprehend new product requirements and the sequence of build.

• Develop and improve work methods.

• Work with functional managers and operation managers to improve productivity, quality, and output.

Essential Skills

• Project management expertise.

• Experience with resource planning and project scheduling.

• Proficiency in budget tracking.

• Automotive industry knowledge.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical field.

• Minimum of 8 years of automotive experience.

• At least three years of program management experience.

• Excellent communication and computer skills.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to work as part of a team and interface with all levels of management and labor.

• Highly motivated self-starter and change agent.

• Willingness to travel approximately 40% to support multiple locations.

Work Environment

This position requires onsite presence daily, with most time spent in the office. Occasional travel to other site locations is necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Toledo, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58.62 - $58.62/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Toledo,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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