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Electra · 2 days ago

Technical Project Manager III

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $115K/yr

6+ years exp

Electra is transforming the heavy industry with innovative technology and is looking for a Technical Project Manager III to lead complex technical projects. The role involves applying project management methodologies, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and facilitating communication between technical and non-technical teams.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingPrecious MetalsRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Lead multiple cross functional medium to highly complex technical projects with minimal supervision

Apply foundational project management methodologies to develop and maintain project plans, including critical path analysis, risk management, budgeting, scope management, waterfall, and agile

Apply deep technical understanding to assess project risks, troubleshoot issues, and ensure alignment between technical deliverables and business objectives throughout the project lifecycle

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables

Maintain team alignment and momentum through dynamic changes to project scope as may be required by the business

Monitor project progress and performance, adapting plans as necessary to meet objectives

Own communication across teams and stakeholders, providing regular updates and resolving conflicts

Facilitate and synthesize cross-functional conversations to develop clear, structured timelines for current and upcoming initiatives

Continuously check in on active timelines to ensure accuracy and escalate deviations as necessary

Use technical knowledge to ask probing questions of engineers and fully understand the requirements of projects

Develop relationships with engineers and adjust exact project management techniques to best suit individual needs

Proactively make recommendations for de-risking crucial tasks and/or parallelizing workstreams where possible

Communicate project status information through in-person meetings as well as digital reports

Assesses unusual circumstances and applies sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and recommend solutions

Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach based on evaluation and judgment

Run projects to completion while gathering feedback and continuing to improve the project management process

Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Technical project managementEngineering backgroundProject management methodologiesMicrosoft Office SuitePMPCAPM certificationCommunication skillsRelationship buildingProblem-solving techniquesOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field

5+ years of industry experience in technical project management, project engineering, or a combination of engineering and technical project management roles (excluding internships co-ops and academic projects)

Leverage prior hands-on technical experience (e.g., Research development, Systems engineering, Mechanical engineering or similar) to effectively manage complex projects, translate technical requirements, and communicate with engineering teams

Ability to work independently on complex projects involving diverse scopes, requiring thoughtful analysis and evaluation of multiple factors

Demonstrated judgment in selecting appropriate courses of action, with accountability for assigned project areas and escalation at key decision points

Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, including those unfamiliar with technical subject matter

Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging and influence across cross-functional teams

Experience advising on complex or unfamiliar issues and serving as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams to ensure project alignment and clarity

Demonstrates foundational knowledge of project management principles, tools, and methodologies in technology manufacturing and product development environments

Understands the unique challenges of early-stage environments or hybrid manufacturing and technology workflows

Identifies opportunities to improve workflows or communication processes and recommends adjustments that enhance team efficiency or product outcomes

Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by clearly and persuasively communicating project status and needs

Strengthens team and organizational networks by sharing information, aligning priorities, and fostering collaboration across departments

Serves as a go-to resource for team members on project coordination questions and may informally guide others through complex or unfamiliar project phases

Demonstrates the ability to capture and maintain a high volume of detailed information with accuracy and consistency across multiple projects

Applies working knowledge of engineering design, including core principles, analytical techniques, and industry-standard practices and procedures

Exhibits exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and shifting deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint

Preferred

6+ years of industry experience in a technical project management role (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)

Experience with Microsoft Project and task planning platforms

Previous experience in a start-up environment or fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Prior experience as an Engineer or a Project Engineer

Experience managing projects with design, development, installation, and verification of technology hardware or chemical process systems and equipment

PMP, CAPM, or similar certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing certification also meet this criterion