TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA
Andrews Cooper is an engineering services firm in the Pacific Northwest specializing in highly complex technology development within ambiguous environments. We collaborate with our clients to improve speed to market with AC’s engineering teams in Research & Development, Product Development, Hardware Testing, and Manufacturing Automation.
We live by our Core Values with every client engagement:

• Help Each Other Win - We value winning as a team over personal recognition. We go out of our way to help a teammate and the team be successful.
• Own It - We don’t wait for someone else to clear the way. We recognize opportunities to make things better, and when we encounter obstacles, we join forces to overcome them.
• Be Cool - We are self-aware, keep a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and keep our composure under pressure.

We seek like-minded people who want to grow with us and build their careers on these principles. If you have high aspirations, thrive on challenges, enjoy dynamic projects, and want to build enduring relationships, please connect with us.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 2 years’ experience working within Product development, Software, Automation, or Robotics technology or relevant equivalent.
• Understands and experiences with agile methodology. 
• Strong experience with formatting technical documents and spreadsheets.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ambiguous and changing deliverables. 
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Able to craft User stories to communicate software requirements to engineers.
• Able to draft and detail proposals and statements of work (SOW).
• Able to be onsite 80% of the time in the South Lake Union Area.
• Up to 35% of travel may be required between locations.
• Must possess a valid US Driver’s License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Background checks are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with CAD or ticketing systems like PDM, Teamcenter, or JIRA.
• A degree in engineering, communications, business, or project management is a bonus.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Champion adherence to standards, processes, tools, templates, and best practices that build and sustain the AC brand. Support the improvement of AC tools and processes as a collaborative team.
• Manage client and AC intellectual property including execution of NDAs with vendors and sub-contractors.
• Escalate potentially serious client issues and work with AC/Client management to ensure a successful outcome.
• As a representative of AC, always demonstrate servant leadership, integrity, humility, self-control, candor, and respect. Build and maintain a culture that embodies AC’s core values.
• Foster a culture of mentorship by working with AC/Client management to support coaching and growth of AC/Client team members.
• Ensure customers are delighted with all AC products and services. Take responsibility when AC performance falls short and work collaboratively to make it right.
• Develop road maps to communicate project plans and dependencies. 
• Lead and develop complex multidisciplinary projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from identification of need through final delivery and acceptance.
• Own effective communication between multiple projects, teams, and locations.
• Monitor and regularly report progress & performance to AC management and customer stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and leadership to the project team including facilitating regular project and design review meetings, addressing technical and commercial risks, and ensuring final deliverables satisfy customers.
• Develop and communicate detailed project plans using AC/Client project management tools.

Why join the Andrews Cooper team? This is a full-time position with top-tier compensation, benefits, and work positives, including:

• Competitive wages with incentive compensation.
• Flexible work hours and locations are available.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• 401k Retirement savings with an automatic 3% contribution.
• Collaborating with a varied team of A-players from many disciplines.
• Growth potential with an established engineering company with nearly 20 years of design excellence.
• Long-term relationships and enduring partnerships.
• Supportive, fun, and collaborative environment.
• Andrews Cooper is an equal-opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00.