Project Manager II/III

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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.
Work under minimal supervision to 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.
May create and deliver presentations on project status to management.
Identify opportunities for improvement to project processes make a significant contribution in making those improvements.
Mentors others.
May lead or supervise interns.
Follow SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World-Class Manufacturing principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.