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 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, resource allocations, and budgets
Act as the primary point of contact between technical teams and stakeholders
Ensure development and project deliverables meet SEL processes and assist in preparing the project for an internal audit prior to technical release
Provide weekly updates on project status, timelines, risks, and challenges to the development team, product line owner, and all relevant stakeholders
Coordinate with project owner to identify and implement mitigation strategies and ensure timely resolution of project issues
Foster a collaborative and motivated team environment, encouraging communication, transparency, and accountability
Implement feedback loops and continuous improvement practices to optimize project development
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and post-project evaluations
This job might be for you if:
You possess a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
You have proven experience (10+ years) in managing large-scale technical projects and cross-functional teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You have 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
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information.
Mastery of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and associated tools (Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, etc.)
It would be nice to have:
Familiarity with programming languages (C, C++, Python), SoC, RTOS, and communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEEE 1588)
Familiarity with embedded system design, development (software, firmware, RTL), and testing.
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.
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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
We anticipate filling this position as a Project Manager III $86,670 - $128,099 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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What We Do
SEL serves the power industry worldwide through the design, manufacture, supply and support of products and services for power system protection, monitoring, control, automation, communications and metering. For more than 30 years, SEL has offered unmatched local technical support, a 10‐year, worldwide warranty and a commitment to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.
