Program Manager - New Product Development

Akkodis is seeking a Program Manager - New Product Development for a Contract to Hire with a client in Chandler, AZ. The ideal candidate will drive the development and maintenance of integrated program schedules, ensuring alignment across engineering, finance, procurement, operations, and quality teams to support successful program execution.

Rate Range: $60/Hour to $75/Hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Program Manager - New Product Development Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to support successful program execution and performance tracking.

• Coordinate with engineering, finance, procurement, operations, and quality teams to ensure schedule alignment across all functions.

• Perform schedule analysis, forecast program performance, and provide status reporting, including critical path and milestone assessments.

• Monitor schedule health metrics, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain program objectives.

• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities, baseline change control, and resource planning efforts.

• Communicate schedule and program performance updates to stakeholders, customers, and senior leadership through clear and actionable reports.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in program scheduling, project controls, or project management within a complex environment.

• Strong expertise in MS Project, including the ability to integrate and manage multiple resource-loaded schedules within a master schedule.

• Experience with schedule analysis, forecasting, resource tracking, and performance reporting using data-driven metrics.

 

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Anuj.Thakur@akkodisgroup.com.

This position involves actual or constructive access to explosive materials regulated by the Department of Justice and the Safe Explosives Act. All applicants for this specific position, unless an application for relief is approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (“ATF”), must be United States citizens and must successfully pass a background check pursuant to regulations promulgated by ATF.

Pay Details: $60.00 to $75.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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