Project Manager

Portland, United States | Posted on 10/21/2026

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager II to lead and execute small to medium-sized projects within a dynamic, cross-functional environment. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, vendor coordination, and delivery.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive project manager who can successfully manage multiple initiatives, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution: Lead multiple small to medium-sized projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and deliverables.

Project Planning & Budgeting: Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, resource requirements, milestones, and deliverables using established PMO methodologies and tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate internal teams, external resources, and key stakeholders to drive project execution and maintain alignment on priorities.

Financial Oversight: Develop cost estimates, monitor project expenditures, track budgets, and proactively address financial risks or variances.

Resource Management: Identify project resource needs and collaborate with functional managers to secure appropriate staffing and availability.

Vendor Management: Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring external partners meet contractual commitments, schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.

Risk & Issue Management: Identify, document, and mitigate project risks, maintain risk and issue logs, and escalate critical concerns when necessary.

Change Control: Manage changes to project scope, timelines, and budgets in accordance with established change management procedures.

Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate project meetings, provide regular status updates, communicate project progress, and present key findings to stakeholders and leadership.

Project Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including schedules, budgets, status reports, decisions, and lessons learned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

5+ years of professional project management experience, preferably managing multiple concurrent projects.

Demonstrated experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution and closure.

Strong understanding of project management methodologies, processes, and best practices.

Experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, and status reports.

Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage external vendors, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with excellent attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills.

Ability to navigate competing priorities, resolve conflicts, and manage challenging conversations professionally.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI certification, or equivalent project management certification.

Experience working within an established Project Management Office (PMO).

Knowledge of business process improvement, organizational change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience supporting projects within utilities, energy, technology, infrastructure, or other highly regulated industries.

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