Project Management Specialist 4

Project Management Specialist 4Job Location: Seattle, WA 98108 Duration: 05 Months Shift: 1st shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pmPosition Responsibilities:Support the configuration and customization of the ADO platform to align with program requirements, including process templates, boards, work item types, fields, and automation rules.Design and document end-to-end workflow models in ADO, translating stakeholder requirements into scalable, repeatable processes and ensuring alignment with governance and compliance standards.Manage deployment activities for ADO rollouts, including environment setup, migration of existing data, release coordination, and cutover planning to minimize operational disruption.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, project managers, business intelligence) to validate workflows, conduct UAT, resolve defects, and iterate on process improvements.Create and deliver training, user guides, and onboarding materials to enable adoption; provide post-deployment support and change management to embed new practices.Track project milestones, risks, and dependencies; report status to leadership and recommend mitigation strategies to keep configuration and deployment on schedule.Demonstrate an understanding of aerospace network systems, ensuring the successful integration and functionality of digital connectivity solutions within the aerospace environment.Basic Qualifications:Experience in managing complex project schedules and managing large scale program and projectsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong executive presentation skillsHands-on experience with one or more dashboarding/data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and basic SQL skills for querying data sources.5 years in program/product/technical program management, analytics program management, or similar role.5 years' experience in advising and influencing managers or non-managers to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problemsPreferred Qualifications:PMP or Project Management CertificationExperience with Microsoft Project and other work management tools, such as JIRA or Azure Dev Ops (ADO)Experience working with international teams and stakeholdersBackground in change management and enabling organizations to adopt dashboards and data-driven processes.Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.Master's degree in a related field.Experience with scripting or automation (Python, SQL automation, or similar) to maintain ETL/ingestion tasks.Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree and typically 10 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 8 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.