Senior Project Manager - Manufacturing Expansion & Capital Projects

Posted 9/2/2026 · last confirmed live 9/3/2026

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Overview:   Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Project Management, or related discipline. Minimum 10 years of experience leading large-scale industrial, manufacturing, facility expansion, or capital projects.   This position is responsible for leading large-scale manufacturing expansion, facility development, and operational growth initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role will focus on planning, execution, and delivery of high-value Greenfield and Brownfield projects, ensuring business objectives, operational readiness, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations are achieved.   The Project Manager will serve as a key leader throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept development and scope definition through execution, commissioning, and operational handoff. This individual will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and Executive Leadership teams to ensure successful project delivery.   The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous leader with extensive experience managing complex manufacturing projects exceeding $100M in value. This individual must be comfortable driving cross-functional alignment, managing competing priorities, mitigating risk, and delivering results in fast-paced industrial environments.   Key Responsibilities : Project Leadership & Execution   Lead large-scale Greenfield and Brownfield manufacturing projects from concept through completion   Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and execution strategies   Ensure project milestones, deliverables, and business objectives are achieved   Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary   Drive project governance, reporting, and executive communication throughout the project lifecycle   Scope Development & Strategic Planning   Define project scope, objectives, resource requirements, and success criteria   Partner with stakeholders to develop project roadmaps aligned with business growth strategies   Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation plans   Support long-term manufacturing capacity and operational growth initiatives   Ensure alignment between business priorities and project execution activities   Capital Projects & Facility Expansion   Lead manufacturing expansion, facility optimization, and operational readiness initiatives   Support site selection, facility expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and capacity growth projects   Oversee implementation of manufacturing equipment, production lines, and operational systems   Manage large-scale capital investment projects and associated budgets   Ensure successful transition from project execution to operational ownership   Cross-Functional Leadership   Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Procurement, and Leadership teams   Facilitate alignment between technical and business stakeholders   Lead project meetings, reviews, and executive updates   Build strong relationships across multiple functions and organizational levels   Drive accountability and collaboration across project teams   Risk Management & Operational Readiness   Identify project risks, constraints, and dependencies   Develop and implement mitigation and contingency plans   Ensure operational readiness requirements are incorporated into project planning   Support project commissioning, startup, and production ramp-up activities   Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned throughout project execution   Vendor & Contractor Management   Coordinate activities with external contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers   Manage vendor performance and project deliverables   Support contract execution and project procurement activities   Ensure alignment between third-party resources and project objectives   Maintain effective communication with all external stakeholders   Profile:   Highly self-driven leader capable of operating with minimal supervision   Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills   Excellent communicator comfortable interacting with both technical and business audiences   Proven ability to lead large complex programs involving multiple functions and priorities   Strong organizational and project planning capabilities   Results-oriented professional focused on execution and accountability   Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities   Comfortable working within fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environments   Demonstrated ability to influence teams without direct authority   High level of ownership and accountability     Must Have:   Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Manufacturing, or related discipline   Minimum 10 years of professional experience with significant project leadership responsibilities   Demonstrated experience leading Greenfield and/or Brownfield manufacturing projects   Experience managing capital projects exceeding $100M in project value   Strong manufacturing industry experience   Experience leading complex cross-functional programs from planning through execution   Proven ability to define project scope, establish project structure, and drive execution   Strong stakeholder management and communication skills   Track record of successful delivery of large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects   Ability to travel approximately 25-50%   Good to Have:   Project Management Professional (PMP) certification   Lean Manufacturing experience   Six Sigma certification   Experience supporting global manufacturing operations   Experience with facility construction and manufacturing startup activities   Experience with manufacturing capacity expansion projects   Knowledge of operational excellence methodologies   Experience within Industrial Equipment, Electrical Equipment, Automotive, Aerospace, Data Center Infrastructure, Energy, or related industries   Experience managing multi-site projects and geographically dispersed teams   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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