Project Manager Jobs in Washington

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager Company: Recreational Equipment Location: Kent, WA Description: Want to work at a place where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? It's one of the reasons we've been consistently recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For." REI's Corporate Headquarters is located in Kent, Washington. REI offers a great work environment that balances hard work with time off to play. We offer an excellent compensation package, flexible benefits, an outstanding retirement plan, incentive program, relocation assistance, a generous merchandise discount to help you enjoy your free time, and - most importantly - a work environment where respect for the individual and teamwork are our fundamental employee values. Sound like a place you'd like to work? Take a closer look. REI is doing some exciting work. We are implementing an ERP system and building processes and solutions that will take us 100+ years into the future, and we need your expertise if you are a skilled Sr. Project Manager. As a Sr. Project Manager at REI, you will lead medium to large cross-divisional projects and programs leveraging project management methodologies and disciplines. These exciting projects and programs have both a business and a technology focus. Imagine the impact you will have as you: Manage medium to large cross-divisional projects including project lifecycle phases and stage gates (to include funding, initiation and planning, design, development, QA, and deployment activities leveraging best practice project management methodologies and disciplines including SAP ERP, Agile and traditional SDLC practices). Coordinate and present project objectives, benefits and costs at key project state gates to IT governance council (which includes cross divisional business and IT VP representation). Perform detailed project planning Provide leadership over the project team (including Business Analysts, Developers, Quality Assurance, Architecture, Business Subject Matter Experts and contract staff including on-shore and off-shore resources) and work with resource managers and business stakeholders to acquire, schedule and manage project resources. Manage project timelines, budget, risks and scope and communicates status to management and stakeholders on a regular basis. Ensure that overall project documentation is produced according to plan and is accurate and complete (examples include project plans, requirements, design and development, quality assurance, risk and change management processes and communication & implementation plans, etc.). Ensure project quality and success through management of project action items, including managing issues and the decision process, assessing risks, initiating change requests, meeting schedule and deadlines for deliverables, financial planning and timely completion of project deliverables. Advocate for and advance REI's project management discipline and methodologies. Serve as a mentor to team-mates and peers. Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration or related field, or equivalent training and experience. 5+ years experience managing large scale cross-divisional projects of moderate to high complexity with both a business and a technology focus. 5+ years leading technology projects with demonstrated acumen for technology 3+ years executing projects in Retail domain with a strong understanding of the retail business Demonstrated PM leadership for at least one full ERP implementation and/or large ERP upgrade. Familiarity with different types of SDLC/software development methodologies. Experience with leading projects using Agile software development methodologies. Familiarity with the system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member. PMP or other Project Management Certification, preferred Minimum of 3 years related ERP Project Management experience in the retail domain, preferred Experience with full lifecycle implementation of SAP projects where SAP has been implemented and integrated with other enterprise applications in a Retail environment, preferred Strong SAP Functional & implementation knowledge, preferred Experience with leading projects that use the Software as a Service model for implementation, preferred Experience with leading ecommerce projects, preferred Ability to run projects in a matrix organization, preferred Experience with running projects in an alternate sourced environment, preferred Advanced Microsoft Project skills, preferred REI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Project Manager - Web Development Services Company: Nordstrom Location: Seattle, WA Description: Nordstrom is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value and selection. We are looking for an individual to provide leadership and direction throughout the software development process.   At Nordstrom, providing great customer service goes beyond the selling floor. It takes a team of individuals with different talents and skills to continuously improve service and our results. Our Information Technologies division works in partnership with other areas of the Company to develop and support the business systems used throughout Nordstrom. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a family dedicated to creating memorable and rewarding shopping experiences for our customers.   The Web Development Services team provides web technology solutions and services for Nordstrom IT. We are a highly collaborative team, with a supportive working environment in which initiative, a desire for learning, and leadership skills are cultivated and rewarded.   The ideal project manager has a passion for success, a spirit of collaboration, and the desire to work with both technical and business teams to achieve results. If you have experience working directly with software developers on development projects, experience leading production support groups and strong record in guiding a team to deliver high-quality results, this is the opportunity for you!    Qualifications   Provide leadership and direction through full SDLC development and SDLC Lite projects, including setting timelines, assigning resources and determining and managing scope of workBuild and maintain work plans, estimates and schedulesManage internal resources as well as external resourcesProvide development support and strategy for various production applicationsAnalyze current work efforts, streamline work efforts, develop a foundation for future growth and help develop long term strategy for the departmentWork collaboratively as part of the department and IT leadership teams on strategies, initiatives and standards, as well as cross-team resource allocations Responsibilities   Bachelor's degree in business, computer science or equivalent work experience5 years of experience as a project manager, project lead or development lead10 years of industry experienceStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated problem solving, negotiation and facilitation skillsExperience with the use of project management, resource planning and time tracking software throughout the software development processGeneral knowledge of web technologies and ability to understand Nordstrom's technical environmentBusiness related experience (retail, eCommerce) is a plusExperience in relevant technologies and solutions such as: .NET, MOSS (Sharepoint), Java, SQL Server, Oracle, Groovy/Grails and web portal technologies is a plusExperience with production support processes and procedures is a plus   Since 1901, Nordstrom has offered a wide variety of quality apparel, shoes and accessories for men, women and children at our stores across the country. We're proud to be named to Fortune™ magazine's list of '100 Best Companies to Work For.' We believe this recognition comes from our desire to empower our employees to set their sights high and deliver exceptional service to customers.     As a Nordstrom employee, you can feel confident that your health and well-being are among our highest priorities. We offer a comprehensive, flexible employee benefits package that includes medical/vision and dental coverage, a generous merchandise discount, an employer-matched 401(K) savings and profit sharing plan and much more.   We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment.   The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Want to work at a place where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? It's one of the reasons we've been consistently recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For." REI's Corporate Headquarters is located in Kent, Washington. REI offers a great work environment that balances hard work with time off to play. We offer an excellent compensation package, flexible benefits, an outstanding retirement plan, incentive program, relocation assistance, a generous merchandise discount to help you enjoy your free time, and - most importantly - a work environment where respect for the individual and teamwork are our fundamental employee values. Sound like a place you'd like to work? Take a closer look. REI is doing some exciting work. We are implementing an ERP system and building processes and solutions that will take us 100+ years into the future, and we need your expertise if you are a skilled Sr. Project Manager. As a Sr. Project Manager at REI, you will lead medium to large cross-divisional projects and programs leveraging project management methodologies and disciplines. These exciting projects and programs have both a business and a technology focus. Imagine the impact you will have as you: Manage medium to large cross-divisional projects including project lifecycle phases and stage gates (to include funding, initiation and planning, design, development, QA, and deployment activities leveraging best practice project management methodologies and disciplines including SAP ERP, Agile and traditional SDLC practices). Coordinate and present project objectives, benefits and costs at key project state gates to IT governance council (which includes cross divisional business and IT VP representation). Perform detailed project planning Provide leadership over the project team (including Business Analysts, Developers, Quality Assurance, Architecture, Business Subject Matter Experts and contract staff including on-shore and off-shore resources) and work with resource managers and business stakeholders to acquire, schedule and manage project resources. Manage project timelines, budget, risks and scope and communicates status to management and stakeholders on a regular basis. Ensure that overall project documentation is produced according to plan and is accurate and complete (examples include project plans, requirements, design and development, quality assurance, risk and change management processes and communication & implementation plans, etc.). Ensure project quality and success through management of project action items, including managing issues and the decision process, assessing risks, initiating change requests, meeting schedule and deadlines for deliverables, financial planning and timely completion of project deliverables. Advocate for and advance REI's project management discipline and methodologies. Serve as a mentor to team-mates and peers. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration or related field, or equivalent training and experience. 5+ years experience managing large scale cross-divisional projects of moderate to high complexity with both a business and a technology focus. 5+ years leading technology projects with demonstrated acumen for technology 3+ years executing projects in Retail domain with a strong understanding of the retail business Demonstrated PM leadership for at least one full ERP implementation and/or large ERP upgrade. Familiarity with different types of SDLC/software development methodologies. Experience with leading projects using Agile software development methodologies. Familiarity with the system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member. PMP or other Project Management Certification, preferred Minimum of 3 years related ERP Project Management experience in the retail domain, preferred Experience with full lifecycle implementation of SAP projects where SAP has been implemented and integrated with other enterprise applications in a Retail environment, preferred Strong SAP Functional & implementation knowledge, preferred Experience with leading projects that use the Software as a Service model for implementation, preferred Experience with leading ecommerce projects, preferred Ability to run projects in a matrix organization, preferred Experience with running projects in an alternate sourced environment, preferred Advanced Microsoft Project skills, preferred REI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE