Project Manager II/III

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

About The Position

This role is for a Project Manager II/III who will coordinate the activities of multiple divisions/departments to meet project objectives. The position requires establishing project plans, executing and coordinating multiple projects, and maintaining accurate project metrics and tracking reports. The Project Manager will identify and mitigate project risks, potentially deliver presentations on project status, and contribute to process improvements. This role also involves mentoring others and potentially supervising interns, while adhering to company values and principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
Typically 4 years of direct experience in coordinating projects
Excellent coordination, organization, and prioritizing skills
Demonstrated competent level knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology
Demonstrated record of project management accomplishments
Basic level of business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, resource allocation, and forecasting
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Knowledge of Microsoft Project or other project management tracking software
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Knowledge of electric power system protection, integration, and automation practices
Knowledge of SEL products

Responsibilities

Coordinate the activities of multiple divisions/departments as necessary to meet project objectives.
Contribute in consensus decisions among project stakeholders and team members.
Establish project plans, and execute and coordinate multiple projects, some crossing different functions/disciplines.
Create, maintain, and monitor accurate metrics, project files, and project tracking reports such as time reporting, financial records, schedules, budgets, and summary spreadsheets.
Own accurate assessment and analysis of project deliverables to assist the team with meeting project objectives such as cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
Readily and promptly identify project performance related issues.
Identify, track and help mitigate project related risks.
Create and deliver presentations on project status to management.
Identify opportunities for improvement to project processes make a significant contribution in making those improvements.
Mentor others.
May lead or supervise interns.
Follow SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World-Class Manufacturing principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.