Our Mission:

Through inspired engineering and design, we deliver outstanding solutions that positively impact lives. We use an interdisciplinary development process that combines our diverse engineering experience with creative industrial design solutions. We succeed when our partners succeed – it's all about solving the most complex challenges by creating transformative technology.

Our Culture and People:

At Goddard, our most important asset is our people. We don't just work together; we thrive together. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support. We believe in taking exceptionally good care of each other because great teams build great solutions. If you are someone who embodies the values of accountability, inspiration, dedication, efficiency, innovation, integrity, quality, and reliability, we want you on our team. Come be a part of a workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real impact. Join us in shaping the future of transformative technology – together.

The Role:

Goddard is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong engineering background and a passion for product development to help establish and grow our Seattle office. In this hybrid role, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering projects, build and manage a high-performing local team, and support new business initiatives. You'll serve as a key liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring project success, client satisfaction, and strategic growth.

The desired candidate will have exceptional project and people management skills, technical leadership, and experience building teams. This role is a hybrid position in the Greater Seattle area with frequent travel to local client sites.

Responsibilities:

Own the project vision and execution, ensuring delivery of profitable, high-quality outcomes.
Track budgets, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, industrial design, quality, and documentation.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and building trust.
Provide strategic guidance and technical insight throughout the product development lifecycle.
Empower clients with data-driven insights to support confident decision-making.
Motivate and manage project leads and team members; assign tasks and monitor performance.
Collaborate with functional managers to allocate resources and lead project kickoff meetings.
Help establish and grow Goddard's Seattle presence, including team building and local operations.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture.
Maintain team alignment and momentum through clear communication and structured planning.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
Support proposal development, rapidly assessing project scope and feasibility.
Ensure compliance with Goddard's Quality Management System.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
10+ years of relevant experience, with 4+ years leading and building product development teams (hardware and software) desired.
Deep understanding of the full product development lifecycle.
Strong technical acumen with the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable plans.
Proven ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships.
Excellent communication (written as well as verbal), collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the client, technical team, and business development team.
Experience supporting Sales teams and new business initiatives desired.
Experience in regulated product development environments is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project (or equivalent), Microsoft Office Suite, and task tracking tools (e.g., Asana, Jira).
Ability to travel domestically a minimum of 25%.
PMP certification is a plus.

Our Benefits:

Flexible Time Off: Benefit from our generous flexible time off policy. We also provide sick leave and bereavement time because we understand that not all time off is for fun.

Retirement Savings: Invest in your future with a 401(k)-retirement plan. Goddard contributes 3% of your annual salary directly into your 401(k) account—regardless of your own contributions.

Health Coverage:Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. Goddard contributes 80% of monthly premiums for all medical plan options.

Family Support: To take the time you need to welcome the newest member of your family, Goddard offer 6 weeks fully paid parental leave with support of PFML state programs.

Company Engagement: Engage with your colleagues through a variety of regular company and team events, including weekly social hours, Athletic Club outings, and department outings.

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The pay range for this role is:
145,000 - 165,000 USD per year(Hybrid (Seattle, Washington, US))

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