Job Description

Project Manager (Project Manager 2) Remote and hybrid work options

 REQ-103015

Close Date: 12/5/2022

Salary Range: $5,396 – $8,292

Location: Salem, OR (Fully remote or hybrid)

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The base location is in Salem, OR with remote work capabilities for candidates who have full access to the needed technology and can report on-site as needed.

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT career.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity for anyone to apply. This is a classified position represented by a union.

This position falls under the Project Manager 2 classification.

What you will do!

As a Project Manager you will support one or more projects within OIS Project Solutions by managing medium to large projects or by functioning as a deputy project manager for highly complex enterprise scale initiatives. The person in this position is responsible for supporting the successful implementation of technology solutions through facilitation and coordination with stakeholders, project staff, other OIS staff, and contractors to define project activities, solve problems, redefine project scope and sequence project activities. This person leads and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives

What’s in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you’re driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements: (Please specifically outline how you meet the minimum requirements in your application, resume and cover letter)

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.

Preferred Skills:

• Hands on progressively responsible experience managing major technology projects, following industry standards – particularly PMI (PMBOK), as evidenced by full responsibility for project leadership and outcomes. Experience must include full responsibility for outcomes of major solutions or components.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience using Microsoft Project or similar tools to create and manage fully loaded project schedules outlining project work efforts.
• Demonstrated skill managing a project through a full lifecycle, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing.
• Skill and experience in project management practices as evidenced by the ability to create foundational project artifacts (e.g., project charters, schedules, plans, issues and risk logs, status reports).
• Ability and skills with demonstrated proficiency to facilitate meetings and conversations with the ability to articulate expected outcomes, issues and risks and needed steps to resolve.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Project.
• Reviewing project deliverables.
• Verifying project artifacts are completed according to schedule.
• Reporting project status to appropriate stakeholders.
• Conducting stakeholder management in a complex environment with interdependent decisions.
• Managing project organization, monitoring completion status, and reviewing large volumes of work assignments and documentation.

Working Conditions:

This position involves frequent contact with executives, management, and staff both internal and external to the organization. It requires working with a variety of people and situations, which requires the incumbent to exercise diplomacy.  Confidentiality of information must be always maintained. This position requires the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, sometimes within short time frames, and interface effectively with business partners. It requires maintenance of tight deadlines and close coordination of many tasks. Often travel to meetings is required with some travel to trainings. There can be frequent interruptions, demanding timeframes, and non-traditional working hours.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the project. The location of this position is in an office, cubicle and/or an agreed upon remote work environment with significant use of a computer and video conferencing.

Employees will be considered for remote work based on consistently demonstrating work habits that are well-suited to working remotely, including, but not limited to, self-motivation, self-discipline, the ability to work independently, the ability to manage distractions, the ability to meet deadlines, and demonstrated record of meeting established performance expectations.

Staff working remote shall:

• Meet all responsibilities and perform all duties as if their role was performed in a traditional work setting.
• Comply with all agency policies, guidelines, and management directives.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in the performance of all duties.
• Meet and maintain performance expectations.
• Be available each week during traditional business hours, as determined by the business need.

There may be times that a position or an individual must be located full-time, on-site, within traditional business hours.  Times when on-site presence can be required include but are not limited to training, performance, business alignment, accommodations, or resource availability. To be eligible for remote work, staff must have a home workspace that meets all applicable technology, security and safety requirements including the ability to provide protection of confidential information

How to Apply

• Complete the online application
• Complete questionnaire
• Attach a resume
• Attach a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the “What we are looking for?” section including required and preferred skills.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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