Project Manager (Hybrid)

Northwest Administrators, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Administrators, Inc. in Seattle seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic, cross‑functional projects in our Quality Control Group. You will plan, execute and deliver on time, within scope and budget while coordinating stakeholders and managing risks across concurrent initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years of PM leadership, knowledge of quality assurance, software development and business analysis, and strong communication. PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale concurrent projects as PM
• PMP certification preferred
• Experience in quality control/assurance, software development and business analysis
• Strong stakeholder relationship building and expectation management
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget
• Clear, effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, including MS Project, Visio & SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of strategic projects on time, within scope and budget
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the project lifecycle
• Develop detailed project plans with resource allocation, scheduling and risk management
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, and report updates to stakeholders
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors and consultants as needed
• Perform post-mortems and document lessons learned

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Quality control/assurance

Software development awareness

Business analysis

MS Office suite

Tools

MS Project

Visio

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented leader with strong organizational and communication skills? Do you have a history of leading complex projects with multiple cross-functional stakeholders, while delivering on time, within scope and within budget? If this describes you, then you may be the person we’re seeking for our next Project Manager!

What you'll be doing...

As a Project Manager in our Quality Control Group, you will be responsible for planning, executing and delivering strategic projects - on time, within scope, and within budget. This position requires a proactive, curious leader with strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle across multiple, concurrent projects. The Project Manager ensures execution aligns with strategic business goals and meets defined requirements and standards - all while managing risks, resolving issues, and maintaining stakeholder engagement.

As a Project Manager you will:

• Lead the project team ensuring on time delivery, within scope and within budget
• Facilitate defining project scope, objectives, deliverables & timelines in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, scheduling and risk management
• Lead cross-functional teams, facilitating collaboration around requirements and ensuring clarity of roles
• Lead the rhythm of monitoring progress, adjusting plans as needed, and communicating updates to stakeholders
• Manage project risks by identifying potential challenges and implementing mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with third party vendors, contractors and consultants as needed
• Conduct post-mortem evaluations and create reports to document successes & lessons learned

This position has a hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week (Tue, Wed & Thu) on-site in our Seattle office.

Who you are...

• Experienced. 5+ years’ experience leading large scale, concurrent projects as a 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 & within budget
• Communicator. Clear & effective communicator with strong interpersonal relationship 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. As part of our team, you will benefit from many training and development opportunities and can expect a better-than-market benefits package.

If hired, you can expect...

• 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 flex 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 proud to be 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, physical or mental disability, marital status, amnesty, veteran status, citizenship, family medical history or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. NWA prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on any of 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.