Project Portfolio Manager

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Information Systems Specialist 7 – Project Portfolio Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division – Information Systems Branch
Project & Portfolio Management Office
Salem

The role: 

We are hiring for a project portfolio manager in our information systems (IS) Project and Portfolio Management Office. In this role, you will be a senior level contributor managing a collection of projects and programs that form a group of related information technology (IT) investments aimed at achieving strategic objectives for the agency. You will operate as a cross-functional partner both within the agency and with external partners to bridge strategic vision and execution by optimizing resources, stewarding projects through oversight, driving IT portfolio transformation and ensuring IT investments align with business priorities to deliver maximum value. If you’re an IS professional eager to help further our agency’s goals, apply today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

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:

• Collaborate across business and technology functions to monitor dependencies and provide centralized visibility across initiatives.

• Provide quality control over project management deliverables such as the charter, scope, risk and issue logs, project change management, organizational change management and project management plans.

• Guide and support project managers through project oversight processes and procedures including successful delivery of project tasks, deliverables and artifacts.

• Track and monitor resources assigned to projects in the Information Systems portfolio.

• Ensure projects follow established processes and procedures.

• Report on project performance and facilitate leadership engagement.

• Mentor and support staff, identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.

• Assist with prioritization of agency division IT project portfolio(s).

• Identify and manage risks and issues that impact the portfolio and coordinate resolutions.  

• Work is performed in a typical office environment with hybrid work options available – occasional in office work will be required based on business needs.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected].

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.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. 

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Six (6) years of information systems experience in: IS Project Portfolio Management.
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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 in: IS Project Portfolio Management.
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A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field
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two (2) years of information systems experience in: IS Project Portfolio Management.
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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 and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Demonstrated experience operating as a project portfolio manager leading portfolio planning cycles and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.

• Demonstrated experience operating as a project manager leading and delivering strategic IT projects and initiatives.

• Facilitative communication skills (e.g., engaging executives and other leaders).

• Demonstrated commitment to standards and practices that advance quality in project delivery and the ability to work with others to improve standards across an organization.

• Demonstrated experience performing portfolio risk, resource and capacity management activities to maximize value and benefits from projects and programs within a portfolio.

• Experience leveraging data and reporting to facilitate and provide decision makers with insights around portfolio performance or health.

• Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Hybrid, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) and certifications (e.g., PMP, PGMP, PRINCE2, Prosci, Six Sigma).

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 or Oregon National Guard servicemember, 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 503-910-6372 or email [email protected].

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].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• 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 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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