Oregon Business Development Department
Senior Project Manager (Project Manager 3)
Oregon Business Development Department, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308
Initial Posting Date:
09/30/2024
Application Deadline:
10/14/2024
Agency:
Oregon Business Development Department
Salary Range:
$6,318 - $9,710
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Senior Project Manager (Project Manager 3)
Job Description:
Do you have a passion for modernizing complex processes in innovative ways to transform business delivery and meet the evolving needs of customers and partners? If so, Business Oregon has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team!
Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency, is currently hiring a permanent, full-time Senior Project Manager (Project Manager 3) to join our Modernization Program team. The Modernization Program improves service delivery through enhanced customer experience, transforms business processes, modernizes technology, and leverages data as a strategic asset to create a culture of data stewardship.
In this position, you will lead the planning and administration of medium to large agency-wide enterprise projects which include IT and other modernization projects. You will direct and coordinate the associated activities for technical and end user staff assigned to the projects; control scope, cost, and delivery schedules; develop detailed project plans; and manage the execution of these work plans.
The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a Project Manager 3 (PM3) level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a Project Manager 2 (PM2) to apply, as we may consider underfilling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a Project Manager 3. Underfill applicants must meet the higher level within 36 months.
Note: We value our employees and want to encourage work-life balance and flexibility. This is a hybrid position that reports to our Salem office at least four times per month and on occasion, as business needs arise, you may be required to travel throughout Oregon. During project peak periods (typically twice per year), you may need to work in office more often.
What you will do:
Conduct high-level assessments and project feasibility for proposed projects to support project selection and prioritization.
Initiate selected projects by obtaining authorization, commitment, and sponsorship.
Develop Project Management Plans including plans for governance, change management, risk management, staffing, resources, procurement, quality, budget, and communication.
Develop Project Execution Plans including plans for data migration, cutover, contingency, training, testing, operations and maintenance, and business continuity and disaster recovery.
Develop Request for Quotes or Proposal documents outlining project requirements, scope, contractor statements of work, and evaluation criteria.
Direct the work of staff to meet project timelines and goals by monitoring progress of work assignments, adjusting project schedules, and coordinating project changes to schedules and budgets.
Exercise effective project change controls for any changes to project scope, schedule, and/or cost.
Ensure comprehensive management of issues and risks through proactive mitigation and robust contingency planning.
Monitor and evaluate project performance and deliverables to ensure project goals and objectives are reached.
Prepare written documentation and make oral presentations on various aspects of assigned projects to Senior and Executive Management as well as the Project Steering Committee.
Develop project status reports and provide updates to appropriate project stakeholders.
Coordinate project activities with other state agencies, governmental stakeholders, or private section partners as required.
Promote a collaborative environment on projects and function as a liaison between the business divisions and operational IT divisions.
Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all of the following skills:
Comprehensive Project Management Experience: A strong background in all project management processes—initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects.
Contract Administration: Ability to effectively negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks throughout the project lifecycle.
IT Vendor Management: Experience in building and maintaining productive relationships with IT vendors to ensure deliverables align with project goals.
Team Leadership: Strong capability to inspire and motivate diverse teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Strong Monitoring and Control Abilities: Expertise in tracking project performance, implementing corrective actions, and using metrics to manage high-priority, large-scale projects effectively.
Exceptional Communication Skills (Written and Verbal): Ability to articulate complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels to facilitate productive collaboration among stakeholders and team members.
Please note: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current cover letter and resume to your application. The cover letter should address how your education and/or experience relates to the requested duties and skills listed above and should not exceed two pages. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration.
WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY:Minimum Qualifications for Project Manager 3 (PM3):Salary Range: $6,318.00 - $9,710.00 (per month)
Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept;
OR Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification;
OR Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field;
OR Two years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
Minimum Qualifications for Project Manager 2 (PM2) (UNDERFILL OPTION):Salary Range: $5,745.00 - $8,827.00 (per month)
Five years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept;
OR Four years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification;
OR Two years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field;
OR A Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
What Business Oregon does:Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 180 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon’s businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.
The Operations & Finance Division serves every part of the department and includes all central administrative services. The Operations sections include Employee Services; Fiscal and Budget Services; Information Technology; Policy, Rules, and Contracts; and Communications and Research.
The Modernization Program supports the Operations & Finance Division and its mission by providing continuous evaluation of Business Oregon’s processes and systems that directly support strategic initiatives and transformation that will grow capability and capacity of internal and external functions, process improvement of business processes, and implementation of technologies that enhance the economic development system for stakeholders resulting in increasing regulatory efficiencies, reducing regulatory burdens, and overall improved delivery of services.
How to Apply:Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PST on Monday, October 14, 2024. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account through Jobs Hub.
Click the “Apply” button above to complete your online application.
Attach your current cover letter and resume. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration. Clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and requested skills listed above.
Complete the questionnaire. Warning – Workday will timeout due to inactivity and will not save your application progress unless you use the “save for later” function. If you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.
Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
The candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills of this position will be invited to interview.
What’s in it for you:
Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.
Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, and employee assistance program.
Invest in Your Future: Pension plan, deferred compensation plan, short- and long-term disability plan, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events, agency-unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, and dynamic employees doing impactful work.
Inclusion: At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.
Additional Information:
It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them. Should you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact Lies Wattimena at lies.wattimena@biz.oregon.gov to discuss how we can best meet your needs.
Veterans’ Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the Veterans’ Preference link for additional information.
Criminal Records Check - Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Work Authorization - The Oregon Business Development Department (dba Business Oregon) does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
This position is classified, full-time, exempt, and not represented by a union.
PERS – This is a PERS qualifying position. After a six-month waiting period, eligible Management Service, Executive Service, and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account. This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.
Are you looking to live in and experience Oregon? Learn more about life in Pendleton, Salem, and Portland.
Need help?We invite you to contact the recruiter for application or job-specific questions.
The recruiter for this position is Kristin Heying. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-166336.
Email: kristin.heying@biz.oregon.gov
Phone: 971-345-1964
Business Oregon is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
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09/30/2024
Application Deadline:
10/14/2024
Agency:
Oregon Business Development Department
Salary Range:
$6,318 - $9,710
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Senior Project Manager (Project Manager 3)
Job Description:
Do you have a passion for modernizing complex processes in innovative ways to transform business delivery and meet the evolving needs of customers and partners? If so, Business Oregon has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team!
Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency, is currently hiring a permanent, full-time Senior Project Manager (Project Manager 3) to join our Modernization Program team. The Modernization Program improves service delivery through enhanced customer experience, transforms business processes, modernizes technology, and leverages data as a strategic asset to create a culture of data stewardship.
In this position, you will lead the planning and administration of medium to large agency-wide enterprise projects which include IT and other modernization projects. You will direct and coordinate the associated activities for technical and end user staff assigned to the projects; control scope, cost, and delivery schedules; develop detailed project plans; and manage the execution of these work plans.
The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a Project Manager 3 (PM3) level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a Project Manager 2 (PM2) to apply, as we may consider underfilling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a Project Manager 3. Underfill applicants must meet the higher level within 36 months.
Note: We value our employees and want to encourage work-life balance and flexibility. This is a hybrid position that reports to our Salem office at least four times per month and on occasion, as business needs arise, you may be required to travel throughout Oregon. During project peak periods (typically twice per year), you may need to work in office more often.
What you will do:
Conduct high-level assessments and project feasibility for proposed projects to support project selection and prioritization.
Initiate selected projects by obtaining authorization, commitment, and sponsorship.
Develop Project Management Plans including plans for governance, change management, risk management, staffing, resources, procurement, quality, budget, and communication.
Develop Project Execution Plans including plans for data migration, cutover, contingency, training, testing, operations and maintenance, and business continuity and disaster recovery.
Develop Request for Quotes or Proposal documents outlining project requirements, scope, contractor statements of work, and evaluation criteria.
Direct the work of staff to meet project timelines and goals by monitoring progress of work assignments, adjusting project schedules, and coordinating project changes to schedules and budgets.
Exercise effective project change controls for any changes to project scope, schedule, and/or cost.
Ensure comprehensive management of issues and risks through proactive mitigation and robust contingency planning.
Monitor and evaluate project performance and deliverables to ensure project goals and objectives are reached.
Prepare written documentation and make oral presentations on various aspects of assigned projects to Senior and Executive Management as well as the Project Steering Committee.
Develop project status reports and provide updates to appropriate project stakeholders.
Coordinate project activities with other state agencies, governmental stakeholders, or private section partners as required.
Promote a collaborative environment on projects and function as a liaison between the business divisions and operational IT divisions.
Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all of the following skills:
Comprehensive Project Management Experience: A strong background in all project management processes—initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects.
Contract Administration: Ability to effectively negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks throughout the project lifecycle.
IT Vendor Management: Experience in building and maintaining productive relationships with IT vendors to ensure deliverables align with project goals.
Team Leadership: Strong capability to inspire and motivate diverse teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Strong Monitoring and Control Abilities: Expertise in tracking project performance, implementing corrective actions, and using metrics to manage high-priority, large-scale projects effectively.
Exceptional Communication Skills (Written and Verbal): Ability to articulate complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels to facilitate productive collaboration among stakeholders and team members.
Please note: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current cover letter and resume to your application. The cover letter should address how your education and/or experience relates to the requested duties and skills listed above and should not exceed two pages. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration.
WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY:Minimum Qualifications for Project Manager 3 (PM3):Salary Range: $6,318.00 - $9,710.00 (per month)
Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept;
OR Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification;
OR Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field;
OR Two years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
Minimum Qualifications for Project Manager 2 (PM2) (UNDERFILL OPTION):Salary Range: $5,745.00 - $8,827.00 (per month)
Five years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept;
OR Four years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification;
OR Two years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field;
OR A Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
What Business Oregon does:Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 180 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon’s businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.
The Operations & Finance Division serves every part of the department and includes all central administrative services. The Operations sections include Employee Services; Fiscal and Budget Services; Information Technology; Policy, Rules, and Contracts; and Communications and Research.
The Modernization Program supports the Operations & Finance Division and its mission by providing continuous evaluation of Business Oregon’s processes and systems that directly support strategic initiatives and transformation that will grow capability and capacity of internal and external functions, process improvement of business processes, and implementation of technologies that enhance the economic development system for stakeholders resulting in increasing regulatory efficiencies, reducing regulatory burdens, and overall improved delivery of services.
How to Apply:Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PST on Monday, October 14, 2024. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account through Jobs Hub.
Click the “Apply” button above to complete your online application.
Attach your current cover letter and resume. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration. Clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and requested skills listed above.
Complete the questionnaire. Warning – Workday will timeout due to inactivity and will not save your application progress unless you use the “save for later” function. If you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.
Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
The candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills of this position will be invited to interview.
What’s in it for you:
Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.
Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, and employee assistance program.
Invest in Your Future: Pension plan, deferred compensation plan, short- and long-term disability plan, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events, agency-unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, and dynamic employees doing impactful work.
Inclusion: At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.
Additional Information:
It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them. Should you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact Lies Wattimena at lies.wattimena@biz.oregon.gov to discuss how we can best meet your needs.
Veterans’ Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the Veterans’ Preference link for additional information.
Criminal Records Check - Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Work Authorization - The Oregon Business Development Department (dba Business Oregon) does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
This position is classified, full-time, exempt, and not represented by a union.
PERS – This is a PERS qualifying position. After a six-month waiting period, eligible Management Service, Executive Service, and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account. This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.
Are you looking to live in and experience Oregon? Learn more about life in Pendleton, Salem, and Portland.
Need help?We invite you to contact the recruiter for application or job-specific questions.
The recruiter for this position is Kristin Heying. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-166336.
Email: kristin.heying@biz.oregon.gov
Phone: 971-345-1964
Business Oregon is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
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