Research & Development Project Manager III

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Top-tier health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick days and leave

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Pullman, WA seeks a Project Manager III to lead cross-functional initiatives from initiation to completion. You will manage plans, budgets, metrics, and risks while guiding teams toward on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and process discipline within a collaborative environment and offers growth opportunities across SEL’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 8 years coordinating projects.
• Strong coordination, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated leadership within cross-functional teams.
• Expert knowledge of project management concepts and terminology.
• Budgets, expense planning, resource allocation, and forecasting.
• Ability to manage problems with creativity and initiative.
• Ability to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of multiple divisions/departments to meet objectives.
• Lead consensus decisions among stakeholders and team members.
• Establish project plans and coordinate cross-functional projects.
• Ensure teams follow applicable processes.
• Maintain metrics, project files, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Present status to executive management and teams.
• Identify improvements to project processes.
• Mentor others and potentially supervise.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Problem solving

Documentation

Team collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PM tracking software

Job description

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 leadership, communication, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of technical process and project management methodologies.

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

• Coordinate the activities of multiple divisions/departments to meet project objectives. Lead in driving consensus decisions among project stakeholders and team members.


• Work under general guidance from manager to establish project plans, and execute and coordinate multiple complex, cross-functional/discipline projects.


• Ensure project teams follow applicable processes.


• Create, maintain, monitor, and analyze accurate metrics, project files, and project tracking records such as time reporting, financial records, schedules, budgets, and summary spreadsheets. Provide insight to management on trends. 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. Anticipate, identify, track and help mitigate project related risks.


• Present to, and communicate effectively with, executive management, leadership, and team members on project status.


• Identify opportunities for improvement to project processes and drive the effort to make those improvements.


• Mentors others. May lead or supervise others.

This job might be for you if:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience


• Typically 8 years of direct experience in coordinating projects


• Exemplary coordination, organization, and prioritization skills


• Demonstrated leadership within a cross-functional team


• Expert level knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology


• Moderate level of business acumen related to budgets, expense planning, resource allocation, and forecasting


• Ability to manage project problems requiring creativity and ingenuity


• Ability to exercise latitude when determining and initiating work assignments


• Strong knowledge and use of project management tracking software


• Excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills


• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities


• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Location

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Project Manager III - $86,700 - $128,100

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.