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Assistant Project Manager
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Assistant Project Manager opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Facilitate management of project cost, schedule, and scope execution using project management best practices and principles, ensuring adherence to plan and addressing deviations.
- Assist project teams on achieving project deliverables and staying within budget while still meeting scope and technical performance requirements.
- Support the planning process for the work scope within the control accounts. Work with the Project Management organization and the relevant engineering leads to obtain the necessary planning inputs. Develop and maintain staffing/resource plans to accomplish the work and adjust the schedule to be resource leveled.
- Monitor and analyze cost and schedule variances using the earned value (EV) data recorded compared to the time-phased budget. Determine root causes and develop corrective actions / recovery plans / variance management plans as necessary to avoid large variances.
- Work closely with the Contract Administrator to ensure that the work performed is in compliance with all contractual requirements.
- Ensure that records on the project are stored in accordance with corporate procedures.
- Maintain the project risk register and ensure that actions are taken to reduce project risk.
- Work closely with Project Management Office (PMO) support, to ensure that work performed follows the PMO requirements.
Job Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience directly related to Project Management or Project Delivery.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience working with highly multidisciplinary and matrixed teams.
- Proficiency in project planning, implementation and delivering results.
- Working knowledge of project scheduling and budget control, EVMS tools and project control requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.
- Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA a bonus.
- Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
- Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand complex technical concepts is highly desirable.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Bellevue, WA.
- Pay Rate: $63-$80/hr.
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status.
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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kelsey Servin
I have been in the staffing industry since 2006. I started in HR and held roles as a recruiter, account manager, director of major accounts, and VP of recruiting and sales before settling into my passion for technical recruiting. My various roles and experiences allow me to understand the ins and outs of the industry. My recruiting style is collaborative, and I work closely with candidates to understand what exactly they are looking for in a role to align them with as many opportunities as possible. I am responsive, easy to work with, and transparent, so candidates always know where they are in the process. I can help you achieve whatever YOU want out of your next opportunity, whether it is career, cultural, or financial growth. I would love to be the one to find your next position, but at the end of the day, it is most important that you end up in the best fit for you and your family. I am a talent sleuth at heart and love the thrill of helping a candidate find their dream job or helping a manager find the perfect person for their team. I am super positive, very knowledgeable about the industry, and a huge foodie! Reach out to me for all the above!