Engineering Project Manager III

About the role

SEL is looking for a driven, people-oriented Engineering Project Manager to support its Mechanical and Automation Engineering teams in Pullman, WA, and related locations in Idaho. The role partners with Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and R&D teams to drive projects from concept through implementation and closeout, covering process improvements, automation deployments, robotics integration, capital equipment installations and factory optimization.

Key responsibilities

• Translate strategic objectives into executable project plans and coordinate resources, schedules and budgets
• Facilitate project reviews, identify risks and communicate with stakeholders
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risks and stakeholder communications
• Work with engineers, technicians, operations personnel, suppliers and leadership teams to deliver projects on time and within budget

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating technical projects from initiation through implementation
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, risks and stakeholder communications
• Working knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices
• Clear written, verbal and documentation communication skills, quick learner, team player
• Must pass a background check and drug test per SEL requirements

Preferred qualifications

• PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master or similar project management certification
• Degree in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related technical field
• Experience managing engineering, automation or product development projects in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience using Power BI to build dashboards, reports and data visualizations

What we offer

• Pay range of $99,500 - $130,000 annually for Project Manager III
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k)
• 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships and engineering development programs