Project Manager III

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

1d•$86,670 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Manufacturing Process Engineering team at SEL is seeking a passionate, experienced project manager to lead factory-focused engineering projects to invent the future of SEL manufacturing. Our team of engineers, project managers, and technicians supports circuit board production in two factory facilities in Pullman, WA and Lewiston, ID. As a member of our growing team, you will develop and maintain schedules and resource plans, influence capital planning, oversee technical teams, and regularly communicate with senior leaders to drive successful execution of tactical and strategic projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration
4+ years of direct experience managing projects
Excellent coordination, organization, and prioritizing skills
Strong communication and customer focus
Demonstrated competent level knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology
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

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience in both agile and waterfall development
Proficiency in MS Project and familiarity with Confluence and Jira
Experience managing process improvements in a Manufacturing environment
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. Drive consensus 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.

Benefits

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.