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Actalent R&D Project Manager in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

  • Develop and implement a robust project management framework, including documenting and providing effective frameworks tailored to different project types and complexities.

  • Ensure timely delivery of projects by effectively managing timelines, milestones, and project schedules, meeting or exceeding established deadlines.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create 8-10 timeline templates for various project types and product categories. These templates will streamline the process of building accurate project timelines for future projects.

  • Develop and present a comprehensive proposal outlining the PM's interaction with cross-functional teams. Propose the creation of Call-to-Action/Business Portfolio meetings to track milestone activities for relevant projects.

  • Showcase examples of presentations or reports utilized for communicating project status to stakeholders effectively.

  • Review the objectives of implementing the project management role within our organization and understand potential challenges.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

5+ years of experience with Project Management

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences: Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or similar is preferred

Technical knowledge of R&D and Product Development within the Food Industry is preferred.

Must have experience managing R&D projects in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry

PMP certification is highly desirable.

About Actalent

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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