IT Project Manager - Salem, United States - Oregon State Government Jobs

Description

Initial Posting Date:
04/24/2024


Application Deadline:
05/08/2024


Agency:
Department of Transportation


Salary Range:
$6,025 - $9,253


Position Type:
Employee


Position Title:
IT Project Manager


Job Description:
Information Systems Specialist 7 – IT Project Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division – Information Systems Branch
Project and Portfolio Management Office
Salem

/Hybrid

The role:
We are hiring for an

IT Project Manager

in our IT Project and Portfolio Management Office.

In this role, you will be a senior level contributor leading various strategic projects and initiatives that align directly to the strategic goals of the agency.

You will also independently provide portfolio reporting and project guidance through the portfolio management function and assist managers from time to time in strategic planning.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you'll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through

our values, commitments, strategies and actions .
Before applying, visit our

applicant information website

to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your

employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:
Managing multiple concurrent information technology projects from initiation through closure.

Developing detailed project schedules decomposed into sequenced critical path activities with predecessors/successors, resources and duration.

Authoring project management deliverables such as charter, scope, risk/issue logs, project management plan, etc.

Tracking and monitoring team member assigned tasks and progress.

Managing project's risks and issues by executing mitigation response actions.

Ensuring project is following oversight and defined process and procedures.

Providing verbal and written project status reports to steering committees and leadership.

Perform contract management duties such as writing statement of work and reviewing invoices for accuracy.

Manage project scope, schedule or budget changes by obtaining approval using change management procedures.

Review team member and contractor resource deliverables to ensure a quality product is produced.

Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available.

To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email

.


What's in it for you:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.

Learn more

about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the

benefits

we offer.

Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our

compensation calculator .

Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non- PERS

participating rate.

If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

Please review the

Classification and Compensation

page for more details.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

opportunity

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Minimum qualifications:

Six (6) years of information systems experience managing projects at the advanced level for multiple medium to large-sized projects or systems.

OR
An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field


AND

four (4) years of information systems experience managing projects at the advanced level for multiple medium to large-sized projects or systems.

OR
A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field


AND

two (2) years of information systems experience managing projects at the advanced level for multiple medium to large-sized projects or systems.

OR
Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

What we'd like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials It's how we will choose whom to move forward You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position.

We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with

ODOT values

to help us decide who will move forward.

Demonstrated experience organizing and leading multiple concurrent complex information technology (IT) projects that resulted in the implementation of a new system or new system functionality.

Able to elicit information from multiple team members to decompose critical project activities into a work breakdown structure using Microsoft Project or similar project planning tools.

Strong verbal and written communication skills (e.g., emails, status reports, project documentation), including the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to internal and external partners using tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.

PMP certification preferred.

PROSCI or similar change management credential preferred.

Experienced using Agile and/or Scrum methodology.


How to apply:

Complete the following required steps:
Fill out the application or attach a resume.

Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document.

Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

Complete questionnaire.

Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire.

This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

If you are a veteran, you may receive preference . The

task to upload your documents

will be available after you submit your application.

For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?
For questions, call or email


Additional information:
We do not offer visa sponsorship.

If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.

We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.

We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates,

including current ODOT employees .

All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact EEO-ODOT).

This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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