• Senior Program Project Manager

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Job Description

    Airlift Northwest** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Senior Project Manager

     

    Work Schedule

     

    Full time

     

    Hybrid

     

    Mon-Fri

    DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

    The Senior Project Manager serves as the lead coordinator and execution leader for major strategic and operational projects within Airlift Northwest (ALNW). This role oversees planning, implementation, and delivery of initiatives that advance ALNW’s mission to provide world-class air medical transport throughout Washington, Alaska, and the greater Pacific Northwest.

     

    Projects span facilities development, technology upgrades, operational optimization, and strategic initiatives identified by the ALNW Executive Leadership Team. The Senior Project Manager ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational priorities—serving as the central point of coordination for internal and external stakeholders.

    Example projects include:

    + Bellingham Crew Quarters replacement

    + Wenatchee Hangar development (liaison role with external PMs)

    + Electronic Medical Record evaluation and replacement/upgrade

    + Charting laptop replacement

    + Aircraft inventory optimization

    + Future base development projects

    + Other leadership-directed initiatives

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

    + Lead strategic and operational projects across facilities, technology, and logistics to support air medical transport throughout the Pacific Northwest.

    + Serve as the primary coordinator for internal teams and external partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with ALNW’s mission.

    + Manage high-impact initiatives such as base development, EMR upgrades, and aircraft inventory optimization.

    + Standardize project management processes and tools while driving cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment.

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Project Leadership & Delivery

    + Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

    + Strategic Planning & Alignment

    + Process & Resource Management

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, project management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

    + 7+ years of progressive project management experience, including multi-stakeholder initiatives.

    + Proven success leading capital, technology, and operational projects from initiation to completion.

    + Strong facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills with diverse audiences.

    + Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).

    + PMP or equivalent certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

    OR

    An equivalent of education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

     

    Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

    Pay Range Minimum:

    $120,000.00 annual

    Pay Range Maximum:

    $157,596.00 annual

    Other Compensation:

    -

    Benefits:

    For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

    Shift:

    First Shift (United States of America)

     

    Temporary or Regular?

     

    This is a regular position

    FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

    100.00%

     

    About the UW

     

    Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

     

    UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

     

    Our Commitment

     

    The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

     

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

     

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.