Non-IT Project/Program Manager III

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Non-IT Project/Program Manager III to join their team. As a Non-IT Project/Program Manager III, you will support the Project Management Office (PMO) for a large-scale manufacturing facility project, helping drive planning, engineering, procurement, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational readiness. The ideal candidate will bring strong project controls discipline, clear communication, and the ability to turn complex schedule and cost information into decision-ready reporting that keeps leadership aligned.

Job Title:Non-IT Project/Program Manager III

Location:Portland, OR

Pay Range:$57

What's the Job?

• Support the PMO Manager in coordinating project controls, governance, reporting, and overall project execution across the full project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, key milestones, dependencies, critical-path activities, and recovery plans to protect delivery timelines.
• Support budgeting and cost tracking, including CAPEX/OPEX forecasting, commitments, accruals, and variance analysis to keep financial performance transparent.
• Consolidate schedule, cost, risk, and progress information into clear project dashboards and executive-level reporting that leadership can act on.
• Maintain and drive follow-up of action items, decisions, risks, issues, and change requests, ensuring closure and accountability.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in PMO, project controls, project coordination, or project management.
• Experience supporting large capital, manufacturing, industrial, engineering, facility, or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, risk management, and project reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint, with the ability to produce concise, decision-ready materials.

What's in it for me?

• Work on a high-impact manufacturing facility project where your project controls and coordination directly influence execution quality.
• Join a small PMO team and collaborate closely with project leadership, cross-functional partners, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Build audit-ready documentation and strengthen governance through structured reporting, meeting coordination, and follow-through.
• Use your analytical skills to identify schedule, budget, risk, and dependency concerns early and elevate them appropriately.
• Contribute to milestone-readiness reporting by supporting construction progress tracking and recovery actions when constraints arise.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.