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Project Manager

SPIE
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Project Manager

 

Join our team, sharing the latest scientific advances in light-based technologies from around the world, including biomedical optics, astronomy, lasers, solar, nanotechnology, and more!  Make a difference doing important work with a successful, international not-for-profit organization.

 

Full-time, 40 hours per week position available, with flexible work hours.

 

Description of duties: As a project manager, you will oversee web application and business systems projects using waterfall, agile, and ad-hoc methodologies as appropriate. You will regularly communicate and report project status, concerns, risks, and questions to stakeholders and executive management. Your role involves delivering project objectives on-time, with quality, within scope and budget, while developing, managing, monitoring, and reporting on all project/program tasks, activities, expectations, controls, and deliverables. Additionally, you will effectively communicate and negotiate with stakeholders on projects with conflicting priorities and competing resources, ensure that project teams are working well together, and maintain familiarity and understanding of IT development, testing, and production architectures and environments.

 

Education & Experience Requirements

  • 6 months to a year of IT project management experience, including experience managing teams involving at least 4 individuals and budgets exceeding $100,000 on projects covering conference events and scholarly publications. 
  • Four-year degree or equivalent in Management or Management Information Systems, relevant experience required.
  • Two + years working with medium to large corporations or equivalent in management or leadership positions.
  • Certification from an accredited PMI education program or PMI certification preferred.
    • Competitive wages, annual discretionary bonus. Pay Range $77,978 to $114,567. 

 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): SPIE recognizes that diversity and inclusion drive innovation, excellence, and new knowledge. Bringing together people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives makes us stronger and supports our mission. We offer a collaborative work environment and strive to create a culture of belonging for all our employees.

 

Compensation and Benefits package includes:  

  • Medical, dental & vision benefits provided (100% employer paid premium for the employee, 75% employer paid premium for the dependents). 
  • Defined retirement contribution: SPIE provides an automatic 5% contribution PLUS SPIE offers UP to 5% matching contributions and 25% vesting each year, 100% vested after 4 years.
  • Paid Time Off plan beginning at 31 days per year.
  • Health savings accounts are partially funded by SPIE.  
  • Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and dental/vision expenses available. 
  • Employee life & disability insurance provided, dependent life insurance & Long Term Care insurance available through payroll deduction.  
  • Many learning & development opportunities including tuition reimbursement & leadership development.

 

Location: Physical work location in Bellingham, WA.  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

 

Culture: In alignment with our mission and values as a technical society, we follow scientific findings and science-based best practices and comply with public health guidance.  We are located in Bellingham, WA where you will find the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, incredible scenery, strong schools, great breweries, and more, making this an amazing place to work and live.

Please send a resume & cover letter, indicating how your experience & qualifications match the requirements & why you will be successful in this position to: 

 

Email:  Recruiting@spie.org 
Apply online:  www.spie.jobs

 

All materials must be received by 5 p.m. 04/08/2025. 

 

SPIE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SPIE provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.