HybridHybrid schedule: on-site in the Seattle office Tuesday through Thursday (3 days per week).
Project & Program ManagementProject Management
About the job
Requirements
At least 5 years of experience leading large-scale, concurrent projects as a primary project manager.
Experience managing quality control or assurance, software development, and business analysis.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Project, Visio, and SharePoint.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead the project team to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
Facilitate the definition of 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, facilitate collaboration around requirements, and clarify roles.
Monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with third-party vendors, contractors, and consultants as needed.
Conduct post-mortem evaluations and create reports documenting successes and lessons learned.
Ensure project execution aligns with strategic business goals and meets defined requirements and standards.
Resolve issues and maintain stakeholder engagement.
Desired Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
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. See what our associates are saying about us at Northwest Administrators Inc. | Careers (nwadmin.com)
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
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 [email protected] to request accommodation.