Senior Project Manager

Codan Limited

. Lead multiple product development teams .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeVancouver • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product development teams and managing projects through the full product lifecycle, ensuring adherence to quality standards, budgets, and schedules. Proficient in risk management, compliance testing, and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Project ManagementProduct Development LifecycleLeadership SkillsU.S. Secret Security ClearanceCompliance Testing

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk MitigationBudget ManagementKPI TrackingTechnical Scope Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectSmartsheetJira

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

Secure CommunicationsSensor SystemsGround Vehicle ElectronicsGovernment CustomersClassified Development Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple product development teams
Deliver assigned projects on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards across the full product lifecycle
Develop detailed project plans covering technical scope, schedules, budgets, and resource loading
Manage project team assignments to meet milestones and deadlines
Monitor labor, expense, and capital expenditures
Provide concise monthly project reports to internal stakeholders
Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and cost risks
Ensure adherence to the product development stage-gate process
Schedule and lead weekly project meetings, monthly project reviews, and design and gate reviews
Coordinate qualification and compliance testing to military standards and customer specifications
Document meeting minutes and action items; maintain the project action register
Review material purchases for budget adherence
Track and report project execution KPIs and suggest efficiency improvements
Oversee subcontractors and suppliers
Manage transition of designs into production with contract manufacturers and component suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field
Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
U.S. citizenship required due to handling export-controlled materials
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred: background in secure communications, sensor systems, or ground vehicle electronics
Preferred: experience managing physical products through the full product development lifecycle, including production and customer delivery
Preferred: experience with government customers, defense primes, or classified development programs
Preferred: expertise working with external contract manufacturers and component manufacturers
Preferred: experience in a small to medium-sized company
Preferred: experience using project scheduling and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira

Benefits

Comp & perks

15 days of accrued paid time off per year
10 federal holidays
Eligibility for company-sponsored health plan
401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible core working hours
Optional work from home on Fridays
Training and development opportunities