Sr Engineering Project Manager

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . Skills to create and maintain project schedules in Microsoft Project, monitor project team progress and adjust as required to assess risks and control scope.

Position Title: Sr Engineering Project Manager

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for a Sr Engineering Project Manager with our client located in Redmond, Washington.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project planning, scoping, and execution of cross functional development programs from concept through qualification and release.
• Act as a driving force for helping definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Own creation and resolution to complex cross functional tradeoff decisions to drive program progress
• Work with teams to develop project milestones and project estimates
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines
• Lead risk management processes and mitigations
• Manage engineering program budget creation, tracking, and budget exceptions
• Lead and coordinate interdisciplinary brainstorms and root cause analysis efforts
• Ensure steady progress of tasks and identifying and removing stalled or blocked items
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation 
• Report to management with detailed status updates and estimation tracking on project deliverables
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage vendor execution to desired schedule, budget, and statement of work
• Manage strategic supplier and development partner relationships

Job Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of Project Management experience developing and launching integrated Hardware and Software technical products
• Proven ability to successfully manage large scale projects and teams that deliver new products to market on schedule and within budget constraints
• Experience managing all phases of the product development life cycle
• Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative, multi-disciplinary development teams as part of a matrix organization
• Experience driving efficiencies and reducing operational or manufacturing costs associated with technical programs
• Thrives in a dynamic, highly ambiguous entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to collaborate across teams and lead technical teams to structure technology development efforts to meet customer requirements
• Capability to work with a variety of stakeholders to establish project plans including scope of work, schedules and budget
• Proven success for developing rapport and managing expectations by effectively communicating project status to all levels of the organization.
• Skills to create and maintain project schedules in Microsoft Project, monitor project team progress and adjust as required to assess risks and control scope
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification desired

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $70/hr-$95/hr.
• Location: Redmond, WA.
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.