Project Manager II/III - Medical Devices

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

1d • $37

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to manage technical projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will ensure that all agreed upon project goals are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and an understanding of technical process and project management methodologies. As a Project Manager II/III, a typical day might include the following: Directly support a new product line for medical devices, helping bridge the gap across company divisions to synchronize timelines and deliverables from R & D for investigational units and final product release Lead the planning and execution of technical projects across multiple teams in collaboration with the product line owner, project owner, and stakeholders Drive engagement with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, create measurable milestones, manage cross-functional dependencies, and proactively identify and manage risks Develop detailed project plans, milestones, schedules, resource allocations, and budgets Act as the primary point of contact between technical teams and stakeholders Ensure development and project deliverables, meet SEL processes, and assist in preparing the project for an internal audit prior to technical release Provide weekly updates on project status, timelines, risks, and challenges to the development team, product line owner, and all relevant stakeholders Conduct daily standups with the team and track earned value reporting for each team member’s deliverables and milestone completion Coordinate with project owner to identify and implement mitigation strategies and ensure timely resolution of project issues Foster a collaborative and motivated team environment, encouraging communication, transparency, and accountability Implement feedback loops and continuous improvement practices to optimize project development Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and post-project evaluations This job might be for you if: You possess a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. You have proven experience in managing technical projects and cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and negotiation skills with a track record of inspiring and leading teams towards achieving project goals Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information. Experience with project management platforms and associated tools (Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, etc.) Location: Pullman, WA Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Pay Range Data: Project Manager II - $36.56 - $54.03 Project Manager III - $86,700 - $128,100 We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected]. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

• You possess a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• You have proven experience in managing technical projects and cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills with a track record of inspiring and leading teams towards achieving project goals
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information.
• Experience with project management platforms and associated tools (Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Directly support a new product line for medical devices, helping bridge the gap across company divisions to synchronize timelines and deliverables from R & D for investigational units and final product release
• Lead the planning and execution of technical projects across multiple teams in collaboration with the product line owner, project owner, and stakeholders
• Drive engagement with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, create measurable milestones, manage cross-functional dependencies, and proactively identify and manage risks
• Develop detailed project plans, milestones, schedules, resource allocations, and budgets
• Act as the primary point of contact between technical teams and stakeholders
• Ensure development and project deliverables, meet SEL processes, and assist in preparing the project for an internal audit prior to technical release
• Provide weekly updates on project status, timelines, risks, and challenges to the development team, product line owner, and all relevant stakeholders
• Conduct daily standups with the team and track earned value reporting for each team member’s deliverables and milestone completion
• Coordinate with project owner to identify and implement mitigation strategies and ensure timely resolution of project issues
• Foster a collaborative and motivated team environment, encouraging communication, transparency, and accountability
• Implement feedback loops and continuous improvement practices to optimize project development
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and post-project evaluations

Benefits

• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees