Job TitleProgram Manager - New Product DevelopmentJob SummaryThe Program Manager will lead complex manufactured-productprograms from concept through production launch. This individual will beresponsible for building and maintaining integrated project plans, coordinatingcross-functional teams, managing risks, and driving new products throughdesign, sourcing, prototyping, validation, manufacturing readiness, low-rateinitial production (LRIP), and full production launch.Key Responsibilities
- Lead product development programs from concept through production handoff.
- Develop and maintain detailed Microsoft Project schedules.
- Build and manage integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, budgets, and resource plans.
- Track BOM readiness, drawing releases, tooling, supplier performance, FAI, testing, and production readiness.
- Maintain risk registers, action logs, and executive reporting.
- Drive accountability across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and leadership teams.
- Identify and mitigate risks before they impact cost, schedule, or scope.
- Support phase-gate reviews, manufacturing readiness activities, and production launch.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of direct Program or Project Management experience.
- Demonstrated ownership of manufactured products from concept through launch.
- Strong Microsoft Project experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience managing risk, schedules, and program execution in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP certification.
- Experience in firearms, defense, aerospace, medical device, or precision manufacturing.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Knowledge of machining, tooling, forging, stamping, MIM/PIM, heat treatment, or related manufacturing processes.
- Experience managing multiple completed product lifecycles.
Pay Rate$90,000 - $130,000 annuallyPlacement TypeDirect Hire / PermanentLocationWest Hartford, Connecticut (Onsite) Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of West Hartford, CT. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr. 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.Company Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) Retirement Plan 100% company match on employee contributions up to 6% Three weeks of paid vacation Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10% Paid company holidays Employee discount program Career development and internal advancement opportunities High-visibility exposure across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Program Management leadership ReqQual Version
Company Benefits: Medical, dental, life and disability insurance; HSA; 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%; three weeks paid vacation; paid holidays; employee discount program; and discretionary annual bonus opportunity up to 10%. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of West Hartford, CT. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in West Hartford,CT.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.
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