Engineering Project Manager

Acara Solutions is seeking a contract Engineering Project Manager to join our client, a medical device manufacturer in Minneapolis, MN! Duration: 6+ contract Hourly Rate: 50-65/HR with flexibility on experience Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM to 5PM, 100% onsite This role is focused on coordinating and supporting small product development and engineering projects. The individual works closely with internal teams, customers, and technical resources to ensure projects stay organized, on schedule, and meet their goals. They collaborate with cross-functional groups such as Engineering, R&D, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to keep projects moving forward. Using project management tools, they track timelines, budgets, costs, and key milestones while providing regular updates on project progress to help ensure successful project completion. Responsibilities: Set up and maintain project information in project management and ERP systems. Track project budgets, forecasts, expenses, timelines, and key milestones. Monitor customer agreements, billing events, and project deliverables. Ensure project costs and revenue are accurately tracked and reported. Manage assigned projects to meet budget, schedule, and performance goals. Identify and resolve project issues, escalating when needed. Coordinate project scope changes and ensure alignment with approved project plans. Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other departments. Prepare and maintain project schedules, budgets, and progress reports. Track project KPIs and milestone completion. Support project data accuracy through reporting, audits, and system maintenance. Utilize PMO tools, processes, and best practices to manage projects effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of project management experience. Preferred Skills & Experience: Proficiency with project management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across cross-functional teams. Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Experience working within structured project management methodologies and processes is a plus. If you are interested in learning more, please email your resume to [email protected].