Job Description

Salary: $6,480 – $9,541

You want more. You have worked as a Project Manager in a variety of IT environments, but something has been missing. You want to work with teams who focus on people – a healthy Oregon – rather than the financial bottom line.

Do we have your attention?

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team, someone who is driven to cultivate relationships with our partners and who delivers solutions to help the neediest Oregonians. Could it be you?

If so, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager.

The Office of Information Service’s mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Health Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.

More information about the Office of Information Services and current job opportunities can be found here

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
• Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

This is a full-time Management Service – Managerial position, not represented by a union.

This position falls under the Project Manager 3 classification.

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 8 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued.
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• Pension and retirement programs
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• A healthy work/life balance, including fulltime remote options as well.

What will you do?

This Project Manager 3 (PM3) position will support one or more projects within the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) Modularity program, reporting to the IT Director for Vendor Managed Services. This position will also work with guidance from the Office of Information Services (OIS) Project Solutions group and will be responsible for developing and managing the execution of comprehensive or high-risk project plans, budgets, schedules, and controls from project initiation to project close out. This position will lead the OHA/ODHS decision-making process for the detailed requirements, design, testing, training, and start-up operations related to the development and implementation efforts of achieving the long-term goals of the customer agency.

What are we looking for?

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ​(Please clearly outline in your application/resume/cover letter how you meet the Minimum Qualifications – failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration)

• a) Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept.

OR

• b) Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification.

OR

• c) 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

• d) Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.

Preferred Skills

• Managing large complex multi-million-dollar projects implementing COTS, developing custom software solutions, and organizational transformations.
• Successful application of project management knowledge in ambiguous and unique circumstances while managing a cross-functional team with internal matrix resources and external contractors.
• 5 years of PM experience in the last seven (7) years using project management best practices and standard methodologies, e.g., PMI (PMBOK), PRINCE 2, etc.
• Successful navigation of complex organization with occasionally loosely defined structure and boundaries.
• Adept at recognizing and anticipating emerging project risks, business priorities, and addressing those developments through risk mitigation, contingency plans, and communication strategies.
• Superior communication and interpersonal soft skills.
• Demonstrated management experience in risk mitigation and project stewardship, i.e., given the constraints and budget, the client’s success criteria AND expectations are met, and project costs are controlled. Experience in establishing and building relationships.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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