Project Manager III

The Standard • Portland, OR

4d • $76,250 - $111,500

About The Position

The Project Manager leads cross-functional projects focused on delivering business and technology solutions that improve operational effectiveness, customer experience, and business outcomes. This position will be filled at either the Project Manager III or Project Manager IV level, depending on the candidate's experience, skills, and business needs. Each role is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects of varying complexity, risk, and scope while ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget requirements, timelines, and quality standards. Projects may span multiple departments, involve new technologies, or have significant impact across the organization.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Minimum 6 years of progressive project management experience leading business and technology initiatives
• Experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, risks, issues, and communications plans
• Experience facilitating project teams within a matrixed organizational environment
• Experience leading business process improvement, technology implementation, or operational transformation initiatives
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools to improve project planning, communications, and delivery outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field preferred
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning and coordination experience highly preferred
• Retirement plan or financial services industry experience preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum, or related certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more projects simultaneously, managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risks
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define project goals, requirements, and success measures
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, financial forecasts, and status reporting
• Facilitate cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment to drive execution and accountability
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests
• Communicate project status, key decisions, and escalations to stakeholders and leadership
• Coordinate testing, implementation, and readiness activities to support successful project delivery
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards and organizational practices

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level