Project Manager 1 Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Ascentec Engineering is hiring!  We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our team! We are a rapidly growing company specializing in manufacturing high-quality products for our world-class customers. We pride ourselves on our commitment to customer focus, employee growth, trust & integrity, operational excellence, and acting like an owner. 

This position is on-site (not remote/not hybrid) and not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects, ensuring they meet established timeframes, specifications, and budgets.
• Develop product configurations and methods utilizing Epicor ERP system.
• Manage project risks, including timely identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and lead project meetings to ensure clear communication of project statuses, milestones, and expectations across all stakeholders.
• Implement project management best practices using tools like MS Project or similar to track progress and manage resources.
• Facilitate collaboration across functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of project objectives.
• Manage the scope of projects, including overseeing the change request process and ensuring any changes are documented, approved, and implemented effectively.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree and above in engineering, or a related technical field.
• Certifications: Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience specifically in the manufacturing of physical technical products.
• Proven track record of managing projects with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in using project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and interpret technical specifications and requirements.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and their application in project management, Epicor preferred.
• Familiarity with agile and traditional project management methodologies.
• Ability to analyze drawings, design models, and sketches to determine dimensions and configuration related to shop processes, customer specifications, and machine capabilities.

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION:
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of working constructively with all stakeholders, including team members, management, and external partners.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS:
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate risks and devise contingency plans.
• Capacity to analyze complex data and reports to make effective decisions.

ADAPTABILITY:
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities.
• Resilient in managing the dynamic nature of technical projects and capable of performing under pressure.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Self-Starter / Self-Motivated / Flexible / Detail-Oriented
• Reliable and dependable
• Positive customer-focused attitude
• Enjoys fast pace and rapidly changing environment
• Honest with stellar integrity
• Professional demeanor and respectful to people in all situations
• Flexible and willing to help others as needs and tasks change often
• Team player

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• In a typical day, the employee will spend time in the office and on the production floor.
• May regularly walk, bend, and lift up to 10 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS:
• $80,000 to $110,000 annual salary DOE
• Paid time off/Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401K with matching company funds
 

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.
 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.