Project Manager (Hybrid)

Northwest Administrators, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 89,447 - 121,019; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range of $8,015 - $10,844 per month

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Work-life balance

Job summary

A leading employee benefits administration firm in Seattle is looking for a Project Manager to lead complex software development projects. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience and a PMP certification. Responsibilities include delivering projects on time and within budget, developing project plans, and managing risks. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience leading large-scale projects as primary PM.
• Experience in quality control/assurance, software development, and business analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team to ensure on-time delivery, within scope and within budget.
• Develop detailed project plans including resource allocation and risk management.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed, communicating updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Relationship Building

Technical Proficiency

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

MS Project

Visio

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Northwest Administrators, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join the Quality Control Group. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader with strong organizational and communication skills to manage complex software development projects with multiple cross-functional stakeholders, delivering on time, within scope and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team to ensure on-time delivery, within scope and within budget
• Facilitate defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, scheduling and risk management
• Lead cross-functional teams, coordinating requirements and clarifying roles
• Monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and communicate updates to stakeholders
• Manage project risks by identifying challenges and implementing mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with third-party vendors, contractors and consultants as needed
• Conduct post-mortem evaluations and document successes and lessons learned

Qualifications

• Experience. 10 years’ experience leading large-scale, concurrent projects as primary PM
• Certified. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Knowledgeable. Experience managing quality control/assurance, software development and business analysis
• Relationship Builder. Foster relationships with key stakeholders & manage expectations
• Leader. Ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Communicator. Clear & effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Technically Savvy. Proficient in MS Office suite, including MS Project, Visio & SharePoint

Who we are

Northwest Administrators, Inc. is an industry leader in third-party administration of employee benefits. We administer one of the largest multi-employer pension plans in the country, along with numerous large health and welfare plans. We offer training and development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

• Salary range of $8,015 - $10,844 per month (dependent upon experience & qualifications)
• Medical, Dental (w/Orthodontia), Vision, Rx benefits, disability & life insurance
• Optional benefits: health flexible spending & dependent care assistance plans and pet insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer base contribution and match
• Paid vacation (10 days), sick leave (10 days) and holidays (10 days)
• Collaborative team environment
• Work-life balance

NWA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. NWA prohibits discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to request accommodation.