Project Management Specialist 3
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
Job Location: Seattle, WA
Rate: Up to $71.80 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 03/23/2026
Attention: LaVada Pulley
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: lpulley@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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