Project/Program Manager III: 26-01885

Actively Reviewing

Akraya, Inc.

1–2 yrs exp Posted 8 hours ago · Apply by Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

Primary Skills: Program Management (advanced), Retrofit (advanced), Engineering Principles (intermediate), Project Scheduling (advanced), Progress Monitoring (advanced)
Contract Type: W2
Duration: 7 months
Location: New York , NY ()
Pay Range: $55-$60/hr. W2
#LP

Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to lead engineering retrofit initiatives across multiple operational facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong program management experience combined with engineering knowledge, vendor management expertise, and the ability to coordinate complex deployments in live operational environments. This role involves significant travel, cross-functional stakeholder management, milestone tracking, quality assurance, and successful execution of multiple site implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end execution of engineering retrofit projects across multiple operational sites.
Coordinate with vendors to ensure successful deployment and installation activities.
Track project milestones, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
Monitor quality of installation and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders throughout project execution.
Review engineering documentation and validate implementation requirements.
Manage temporary operational systems during retrofit activities.
Resolve project issues and escalate risks when necessary.
Travel extensively to project sites and provide onsite leadership during deployments.
Drive projects to completion while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule commitments.

Must-Have Skills:

6+ years of Project or Program Management experience.
Strong experience managing complex engineering or infrastructure projects.
Experience coordinating vendors and multiple cross-functional stakeholders.
Technical engineering background with the ability to understand engineering documentation.
Networking knowledge and testing experience.
Experience managing projects in live operational or production environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to travel frequently to project sites.

Industry Experience:
Experience in operations engineering, specifically with retrofit projects and conveyor systems within a large-scale operational environment, is highly valued.

ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!

Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing
As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!

Join Akraya Today!
Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!