Project Manager 3 (Non-IT)

• Lead and manage strategic business transformation and process improvement projects from planning through implementation using established project management methodologies and best practices.
• Develop project plans, roadmaps, timelines, resource strategies, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring projects remain on schedule and aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with business leaders, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to define project scope, business requirements, success metrics, and implementation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, manage issue and action logs, and develop mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
• Facilitate project meetings, executive updates, stakeholder communications, and status reporting while providing clear visibility into project performance and key milestones.
• Lead organizational change initiatives by supporting process redesign, stakeholder engagement, change management, and end-user adoption efforts.
• Conduct business process analysis, gap analysis (“current state” to “future state”), and recommend solutions that improve operational efficiency and organizational performance.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, KPIs, and performance metrics to measure project outcomes and support leadership decision-making.
• Coordinate project resources, resolve cross-functional dependencies, and collaborate with sponsors to remove obstacles and maintain project momentum.
• Develop training materials, process documentation, and knowledge transfer plans to support successful implementation and long-term sustainability.
• Build strong relationships with executive sponsors, business leaders, and project stakeholders while providing expert guidance on project management best practices.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and governance artifacts in accordance with organizational policies and compliance requirements., 1. Disabled Veteran A veteran of the U.S military, ground, naval, or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who, but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service- related disability. 2. Recently Separated Veteran Any veteran during the 3-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service. 3. Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. 4. Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran A veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985., PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of project management experience with an applicable bachelor’s degree, 12+ years with a non-related bachelor’s degree, or 14+ years of equivalent experience without a bachelor’s degree.
• Extensive experience leading medium- to large-scale, cross-functional projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from planning and execution through implementation and closeout.
• Demonstrated experience applying industry-standard project management methodologies, including project planning, scheduling, risk management, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong knowledge of business process improvement, product management, process management, and organizational transformation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills with the ability to develop practical, data-driven solutions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, facilitate executive-level meetings, influence stakeholders, and build consensus across diverse business groups.
• Experience presenting complex business and technical information to executive, business, and technical audiences.
• Experience supporting organizational change initiatives, work management processes, and enterprise project governance., You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition.

Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Autism
• Autoimmune disorder
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular or heart disease

• Celiac disease

• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or hard of hearing
• Depression or anxiety
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy

• Gastrointestinal disorders

• Intellectual disability
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Nervous system condition
• Psychiatric condition

Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental stewardship, is seeking a Project Manager for their Vancouver, Washington location. In this role, you will lead and support strategic business transformation initiatives that improve operational performance, streamline business processes, and advance organizational goals. Responsibilities include managing complex cross-functional projects, partnering with stakeholders to develop and implement strategic initiatives, overseeing project portfolios, and driving process improvements that support long-term operational success.

This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!

Pay Range: $70.00 - 73.00/hr., DOE Location: Vancouver, Washington - HYBRID (1-day per week onsite)

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