Project Manager II

SEL Engineering Services; Washington; On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) options

Top-tier medical, prescription, dental

Vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance and development

Job summary

SEL's Equipment Automation Engineering team within the Vertical Integration Division is seeking a passionate Project Manager II to lead factory-focused automation and integration projects. You will coordinate activities across divisions, establish plans, and drive schedules, budgets, and quality outcomes.

You will mentor colleagues, manage multiple projects, and communicate with stakeholders in a US-based environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 4 years of experience coordinating projects in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of project management principles, techniques, tools, and terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of multiple divisions/departments to meet project objectives.
• Establish project plans and execute and coordinate multiple projects across functions.
• Create, maintain, and monitor metrics, schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Assess project deliverables to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; communicate with stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, manage resources, and remove roadblocks.
• Mentor others; may lead or supervise interns.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Job description

SEL's Equipment Automation Engineering team within the Vertical Integration Division is seeking a passionate, experienced project manager to lead factory-focused automation and integration projects in support of SEL manufacturing initiatives. Our team of engineers and technicians supports our manufacturing partners by designing, building, and integrating automation solutions for our factories.

As a Project Manager II, a typical day might include the following:

• Coordinate the activities of multiple divisions/departments to meet project objectives, while driving 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.
• Proactively identify project performance issues, dependencies, and risks; develop and drive mitigation strategies to minimize project impact.
• Developing a project plan, managing your project resources and eliminating roadblocks while effectively communicating with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for improvement to project processes make a significant contribution in making those improvements.
• Mentors others. May lead or supervise interns.

This job might be for you if you are a US Citizen and you have:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 4 years of experience coordinating projects in a professional environment.
• Excellent coordination, organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, techniques, tools, and terminology.
• Experience supporting project execution and delivering successful project outcomes.
• Basic business acumen related to budgeting, expense planning, resource allocation, and forecasting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of Microsoft Project or similar project management software.
• Ability to learn and apply technical concepts.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL. Negative drug test result(s).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Proficiency in use of Confluence and JIRA for project management
• Experience managing process improvements in a Manufacturing environment
• Experience managing engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Knowledge of machining, sheet metal, and electrical assembly processes

Location Information :

• Pullman, WA - This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.
• Lewiston, ID - This position is located in Lewiston, ID where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

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.

Pay Range Data -

• $28.00 - $43.00 per hour - Project Administrator
• $31.00 - $46.00 per hour - Project Manager I
• $39.00 - $59.00 per hour - Project Manager II

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.