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217539 - Project Management Specialist 3

Industry
PRO
Region
WA-Washington
City
Seattle
State
WA
Rate
Up to $71.80 DOE
Duration
12 months
Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Project Management Specialist 3 for a contract opportunity in Seattle, WA.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

  • Experience in managing complex project schedules and managing large scale program and projects.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong executive presentation skills.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more. dashboarding/data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI, Grafana) and basic SQL skills for querying data sources.
  • 5+ years in program/product/technical program management, analytics program management, or similar role.
  • 5+ years’ experience in advising and influencing managers or non-managers to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.

    • POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • KPIs management: Lead definition and prioritization of organizational performance KPIs and dashboard requirements with cross-functional partners.
  • Design, build, and maintain centralized dashboards that surface trends, highlight wins, and flag areas needing focus.
  • Implement and govern a metrics tracking framework: data sources, instrumentation, data quality checks, and change control.
  • Drive a regular reporting cadence (reviews, scorecards, ops reports) and synthesize insights for leadership and teams.
  • Coach stakeholders on using dashboards effectively for planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement.
  • Workflow Management: Implement and roll out organization-wide workflow management processes: evaluate and adopt new workflow tools, define and document end-to-end processes, drive change management, and train teams to ensure consistent usage and process compliance.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive project plans aligned with our organizational objectives, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to timelines.
  • Leadership and Team Integration: Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and motivation to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure the successful execution of projects.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate project status, updates, and potential issues to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, seeking opportunities to optimize project processes and enhance overall project management practices within the aerospace domain.
  • Network Systems Expertise: Demonstrate an understanding of aerospace network systems, ensuring the successful integration and functionality of digital connectivity solutions within the aerospace environment.

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • PMP or Project Management Certification.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project and other work management tools, such as JIRA or Azure Dev Ops (ADO).
  • Experience working with international teams and stakeholders.
  • Background in change management and enabling organizations to adopt dashboards and data-driven processes.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience with scripting or automation (Python, SQL automation, or similar) to maintain ETL/ingestion tasks..

    • REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's and typically 6 or more years’ related work
    • experience, a Master’s degree and typically 4 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    WORK HOURS:

  • Full-Time


    • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

    Contact
    LaVada Pulley
    lpulley@chiptonross.com
    CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
    420 Culver Boulevard
    Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

    Phone: (310) 414-7800 x260 or (800) 927-9318 x260

    Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

    Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.