Information Technology (IT) Project Manager

Initial Posting Date: 08/28/2024 Application Deadline: 09/16/2024 Agency: Department of Transportation Salary Range: $6,268 - $9,472 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Information Technology (IT) Project Manager Job Description: Information Systems Specialist 7 ? Information Technology (IT) Project Manager Oregon Department of Transportation Support Services Division ? Information Systems... Branch Project and Portfolio Management Office Salem The role: We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as an IT project manager in Salem. In this role, you will be a senior-level contributor responsible for leading strategic projects and initiatives that align with the agency's strategic goals. You will also, provide portfolio reporting, offer project guidance through portfolio management and occasionally assist managers with strategic planning. Apply today! 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 [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 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! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications! 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. PMP certification preferred. PROSCI or similar change management credential preferred. Demonstrated experienced using Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodology. Demonstrated experience leading complex IT projects resulting in new system implementation or functionality. Skilled at gathering team input to break down project activities using project planning tools like Microsoft Project. Demonstrated experience expressing ideas and concepts clearly through verbal and written communication. Proficient in using tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio to show and share complex information. 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 503-779-9733 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]. 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 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. #LI-ODOT #LI-DNP #LI-Hybrid IT Project Management Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you?re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon ?flies with her own wings.?

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