Technical Project Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

12d • $37 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to manage technical projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between an organization’s objectives and technical solutions, ensuring that all agreed upon project goals are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, and an aptitude for learning. As a Technical Project Manager, a typical day might include the following: Lead the planning and execution of technical projects across multiple teams in collaboration with the project owner and stakeholders Drive engagement with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, create measurable milestones, manage cross-functional dependencies, and proactively identify and manage risks Develop detailed project plans, milestones, schedules, and budgets Proactively seek to identify and remove project roadblocks, and escalate risks collaboratively with the project owner Drive collaboration Ensure development and project deliverables meet SEL processes Provide timely updates on project status, timelines, risks, and challenges to the development team, product owner, and all relevant stakeholders Foster a collaborative and motivated team environment, encouraging communication, transparency, and accountability Implement feedback loops and continuous improvement practices to optimize efficiency Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and post-project evaluations This job might be for you if you have: Proven experience (3+ years) in managing technical projects and cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment A technical background with experience in software development, system integration, or IT operations Strong leadership and negotiation skills with a track record of inspiring and leading teams towards achieving project goals Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information A passion for learning new technology Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and associated tools (Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, etc.)

Requirements

• Proven experience (3+ years) in managing technical projects and cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• A technical background with experience in software development, system integration, or IT operations
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills with a track record of inspiring and leading teams towards achieving project goals
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information
• A passion for learning new technology
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and associated tools (Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with programming languages (C, C++, Python)
• Familiarity with software development tools and techniques
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of technical projects across multiple teams in collaboration with the project owner and stakeholders
• Drive engagement with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, create measurable milestones, manage cross-functional dependencies, and proactively identify and manage risks
• Develop detailed project plans, milestones, schedules, and budgets
• Proactively seek to identify and remove project roadblocks, and escalate risks collaboratively with the project owner
• Drive collaboration
• Ensure development and project deliverables meet SEL processes
• Provide timely updates on project status, timelines, risks, and challenges to the development team, product owner, and all relevant stakeholders
• Foster a collaborative and motivated team environment, encouraging communication, transparency, and accountability
• Implement feedback loops and continuous improvement practices to optimize efficiency
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and post-project evaluations

Benefits

• People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees