URGENTLY HIRING - Project Engineer/Manager

Job Title: Project/Program Manager II Job Description We are seeking a Testing Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of testing initiatives across complex projects. This role is responsible for ensuring systems, processes, and equipment are thoroughly validated prior to launch, minimizing risk and driving high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate operates with a high level of ownership, thrives in fast-paced environments, and can manage cross-functional dependencies while ensuring testing milestones are met. This is a field role. Responsibilities • Own end-to-end testing strategy and execution across projects, ensuring readiness for launch. • Define testing scope, timelines, and success criteria in alignment with project goals. • Coordinate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to execute test plans and resolve defects. • Track and manage defects, risks, and dependencies, driving timely resolution and mitigation. • Lead test events, such as system validation, UAT, and operational testing, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders. • Monitor testing progress, provide regular updates, and escalate risks to leadership as needed. • Validate system performance, throughput, and operational readiness against defined standards. • Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and failure points, and implement corrective actions to improve outcomes. • Troubleshoot system, process, and operational issues, driving root cause resolution to minimize impact on timelines. • Facilitate test review meetings, document results, and ensure clear communication of next steps. • Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure solutions meet functional and technical requirements. • Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and methodologies. • Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects. • Prepare and deliver clear, concise project updates, including risk assessments and executive summaries for leadership. Essential Skills • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • 4–7 years of experience in project management, testing, or related field. • Experience coordinating testing efforts across cross-functional teams. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and perform root cause analysis in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience in system implementation, operations, or engineering environments. • Familiarity with system validation and defect management processes. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Proven ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across teams. • Experience leading process improvement initiatives. Work Environment This role involves up to 80% domestic travel, including extended travel periods with consecutive weeks, including weekends. The work environment is fast-paced, requiring high levels of adaptability and collaboration with various stakeholders. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $58.00/hr. Requirements 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 remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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. 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