Project/Program Manager III

Job Title: Project/Program Manager III

Job Description

The Project/Program Manager III leads the coordination and successful completion of complex technology and integration projects, with a focus on physical distribution and fulfillment systems deployed globally. This role oversees all aspects of assigned projects and programs, including planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting, while ensuring that solutions meet defined project goals, timelines, and quality standards. The position requires close collaboration with highly skilled engineers, as well as direct interaction with external equipment vendors, customers, and partners. Drawing on extensive experience and sound judgment, the Project/Program Manager III balances scope, schedule, and resources, proactively mitigates risks, and maintains control over engineering deliverables to minimize disruption to support teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive the end-to-end completion of assigned projects and programs, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedule, and quality targets.
• Oversee all aspects of project and program execution, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Set clear deadlines, define milestones, and assign responsibilities to project team members and stakeholders to ensure accountability and progress.
• Monitor project and program performance, track progress against plans, and summarize status for stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations for upper management that communicate project and program status, risks, issues, and recommended actions.
• Lead and direct the work of cross-functional teams, including engineers and other contributors, to ensure alignment with project goals and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with external equipment vendors, customers, and partners to coordinate design, development, integration, and delivery activities.
• Apply a solid understanding of design approaches and industry technologies used in fulfillment and distribution center systems to guide project decisions.
• Manage overall project schedules, proactively identify potential delays, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Control the scope of engineering deliverables to prevent scope creep and ensure that changes are evaluated, documented, and managed appropriately.
• Support and manage change orders, including assessing impacts on scope, schedule, and resources, and communicating changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Utilize a wide degree of creativity and latitude to solve complex problems, remove obstacles, and optimize project outcomes.
• Perform a variety of project-related tasks as needed, adapting to changing priorities and requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Rely on extensive experience and professional judgment to plan, prioritize, and accomplish project and program goals effectively.
• Report to a manager or head of a unit or department, providing timely updates and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Essential Skills

• Proven project management experience, with at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Strong background in coordinating and completing complex projects and programs from initiation through closure.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee all aspects of projects and programs, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and managing cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive status reports and updates for upper management and key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures related to project and program management.
• Experience working with construction or construction management in the context of distribution or fulfillment systems.
• Ability to manage and process change orders, including assessing impacts and coordinating necessary adjustments.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to rely on extensive experience to plan and accomplish goals.
• Proven capability to lead and direct the work of others in a collaborative, results-oriented environment.
• Comfort operating with a wide degree of creativity and latitude to address complex project challenges.
• Solid understanding of design approaches and industry technologies used in fulfillment and distribution center designs.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with external vendors, customers, and partners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is typically required.
• Experience managing technology or integration projects related to physical distribution systems is highly beneficial.
• background working with or alongside highly skilled engineering teams in the design, development, and delivery of technical solutions.
• Experience in environments involving fulfillment centers, distribution centers, or similar industrial or logistics facilities.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of tasks and responsibilities as project needs evolve.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and complex project structures.

Work Environment

The role operates in a dynamic, project-driven environment focused on the design, development, and delivery of physical distribution and fulfillment systems around the world. You collaborate closely with talented engineering teams and interact regularly with external equipment vendors, customers, and partners. Work involves coordinating technology and integration efforts that may span multiple locations and time zones, requiring structured planning, clear communication, and disciplined schedule management. The position typically reports to a manager or head of a unit or department and involves preparing and presenting status updates to leadership. The environment values creativity, professional judgment, and the ability to manage complex projects with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.

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