Technical Project Manager-Manufacturing

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Technical Project Manager to oversee factory design projects from concept development through to final implementation. This role involves establishing project schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing change requests, and ensuring alignment with operational deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee factory design projects from concept development to final implementation.

• Establish integrated project schedules, milestones, and resource requirements.

• Coordinate with various departments to establish clear project scopes and technical requirements.

• Manage the end-to-end change request ticketing process, including scope documentation and approval tracking.

• Coordinate factory master layout updates and equipment placement reviews.

• Identify and initiate factory design change requests and drive cross-functional decisions.

• Identify design conflicts and maintain schedule commitments.

• Maintain project dashboards and progress reports to communicate schedule trends and outstanding issues.

• Standardize design review and documentation workflows while coordinating with construction schedules.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in technical project or program management in relevant fields.

• Understanding of factory layouts, equipment integration, and material flow.

• Experience with change management and ticketing systems.

• Proficiency in project scheduling, stakeholder management, and risk assessment.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, ACC, and Bluebeam.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong technical coordination, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills preferred.

Work Environment

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The use of tools such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, ACC, and Bluebeam is integral to daily operations. The position demands a high level of organization and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62.00 - $66.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.