Project Manager II or III

WSECU•Olympia, WA

1d•$97,806 - $169,679•Hybrid

About The Position

We are growing our Enterprise Project Services team and are hiring experienced Project Managers at either the II or III level. In this role, you will lead medium to large, complex initiatives that deliver meaningful business outcomes across business units and technology teams. You will plan and guide end-to-end delivery using Agile, predictive, or hybrid approaches, applying SDLC practices as appropriate to ensure work is coordinated, risks are managed, and stakeholders stay aligned from concept through stabilization. Depending on experience, you may lead high visibility, enterprise initiatives with significant organizational impact and operate with moderate to high autonomy. Successful candidates build strong relationships, influence without formal authority, and model accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting the WSECU Brand Promise and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Three (3) or more years of experience leading cross-functional projects in a formal project management role using defined delivery approaches
Project management or Agile delivery certification such as CAPM, CSM, CSPO, or PSM
Demonstrated ability to lead delivery execution with moderate complexity and multiple stakeholders
Experience managing schedules, risks, dependencies, and changes in active delivery environments
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder leadership skills across business and technology teams
Ability to apply delivery standards and adapt approaches based on project needs
Working understanding of the SDLC and experience supporting projects through multiple delivery phases
Demonstrated use of productivity tools, collaboration platforms, and project reporting tools
Five (5) or more years of experience leading large and complex cross functional projects in a formal project management role using defined delivery approaches
Project Management Professional PMP certification
Demonstrated ability to design and lead delivery strategies and drive outcomes with minimal leadership oversight while escalating risks appropriately
Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and influence skills across business and technology environments
Demonstrated ability to manage risks, dependencies, ambiguity, and resource constraints in complex delivery environments
Ability to lead effectively across business and technology domains
Sufficient technical understanding to engage credibly with technology teams, understand system interactions and dependencies, and evaluate complex delivery risks
Demonstrated understanding of the SDLC and experience leading projects through multiple phases of design, development, testing, and deployment, when applicable
Demonstrated application of generative AI tools to improve productivity, quality of work products, and decision

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Organizational Change Management certification such as Prosci, CCMP, or equivalent
Experience in financial services or regulated environments
Agile delivery certification such as CSM, CSPO, PSM, or PMI-ACP (preferred)

Responsibilities

Define project objectives, scope, success measures, and delivery approach in partnership with sponsors and stakeholders.
Own end-to-end delivery of medium to large initiatives, driving predictable execution across scope, schedule, resources, risks, and dependencies.
Lead cross-functional teams to align priorities, remove obstacles, facilitate decisions, and deliver shared outcomes.
Provide clear, timely, and decision-ready communication and reporting to ensure stakeholder alignment and transparency.
Apply appropriate delivery methodologies and lifecycle practices (e.g., SDLC) to coordinate work from initiation through implementation and stabilization.
Translate business needs into actionable plans by bridging business and technology priorities to deliver practical solutions.
Apply organizational governance standards and planning discipline, including resource forecasting and delivery controls.
Partner with sponsors to define expected outcomes and track progress toward successful delivery.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, sound judgment, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset.
Architect and lead delivery strategies for large, complex, enterprise initiatives, defining governance models, sequencing, team structures, and integration approaches.
Lead enterprise-level, cross-functional teams with minimal oversight, influencing across business areas, technology domains, and external partners.
Own delivery outcomes and value realization, proactively managing interdependencies, enterprise risks, resource constraints, and evolving priorities.
Partner with executive sponsors to define intended business value and measure realized benefits (e.g., cost savings, efficiency, growth, risk reduction, experience improvements).
Apply governance rigor appropriate to initiative scale and complexity; inform portfolio-level planning through refined forecasting and resource modeling.
Provide strategic business and technical leadership, engaging architects and senior stakeholders to assess system impacts and guide informed decisions.
Advance enterprise delivery capability by promoting consistent practices, strengthening governance, and improving tools and ways of working.
Navigate complex organizational dynamics with executive presence, integrity, and strong influence.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with Premiums paid by WSECU
Full-Time Regular employees accrue general leave and sick leave, on a monthly basis
Part-Time employees accrue general leave, on a monthly basis
11 Paid Holidays
Employer paid Long Term Disability & Long-Term Care plan for Full-Time employees
Employer paid Long Term Care plan for Part-Time employees
401(K) with 8.5% Contribution by WSECU to begin 1st quarter after 1 year of service
Paid Volunteer Leave
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program & Employee Discounts