Research & Development Project Manager III

About the role

Selinc is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented Research & Development Project Manager III to manage technical projects from initiation to completion. The role bridges an organization's objectives and technical solutions, delivering agreed goals on time and within budget. It calls for strong leadership, communication and organizational skills, and a solid grasp of technical processes and project management methods. The position is based in Pullman, WA.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of multiple divisions or departments to meet project objectives.
• Drive consensus decisions among project stakeholders and team members.
• Work under general manager guidance to set project plans and run several complex, cross-functional projects.
• Ensure project teams follow applicable processes.
• Create, maintain, monitor and analyze metrics, project files and tracking records such as time reports, financial records, schedules, budgets and summary spreadsheets, and share trend insights with management.
• Analyze project deliverables against cost, schedule and quality objectives, and identify and help mitigate project risks.
• Communicate project status clearly with executive management, leadership and team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and mentor or supervise others.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 8 years of direct experience coordinating projects.
• Demonstrated leadership within a cross-functional team.
• Ability to manage complex project problems creatively and to take initiative on work assignments.

Required skills

• Expert-level knowledge of project management techniques and terminology.
• Strong coordination, organization and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of project management tracking software.
• Excellent writing, documentation and speaking skills.

What we offer

• Pay range of $99,000 - $147,000, depending on experience and level.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options.
• 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• Growth opportunities such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance and engineering development programs.