Non-IT Project/Program Manager III

Pyramid Consulting•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is recruiting a Non-IT Project/Program Manager III for an initial contract of 6+ months, with long-term potential. The role is fully onsite in Portland, Oregon, with approximately 25% potential travel. The manager will support the PMO Manager with project coordination, governance, and execution for large-scale projects, including manufacturing, industrial, construction, or logistics initiatives. The position involves maintaining schedules, tracking budgets and forecasts, coordinating cross-functional work, producing project reports, and keeping project documentation organized and audit-ready. The client is described as a leading motor vehicle manufacturing company. The pay range is $50–$55 per hour.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in PMO, project management, project controls, or project coordination.
Experience supporting projects valued at $50 million or more.
Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing, industrial, or construction projects.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
PMP or another recognized project management certification.
Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to communicate complex project dependencies effectively.
Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive actions to completion.
Willingness to work fully onsite in Portland, Oregon, with potential travel of approximately 25%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with greenfield manufacturing facilities or logistics projects.
Experience with engineering firms, construction managers, and external consultants.
Knowledge of EPC, design-build, or construction management environments.
Experience with Power BI or Tableau.
Knowledge of Smartsheet, Primavera P6, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Support the PMO Manager with project coordination, governance, and execution.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, milestones, and recovery plans.
Track project budgets, CAPEX/OPEX forecasts, and cost variances.
Lead monthly planning calls and coordinate timelines and deliverables across units.
Identify dependencies and facilitate cross-functional alignment.
Create project dashboards, executive reports, and status updates.
Track action items, risks, issues, and change requests through timely closure.
Coordinate project meetings, governance reviews, and stakeholder communications.
Support construction progress reporting and schedule recovery planning.
Maintain organized, audit-ready project documentation and escalate risks to leadership.