Project Manager (Project Manager 2) Limited Duration - 100 % Remote work

REQ-170005

Close Date: Thursday 12/26/2024 at 11:59 PM at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) /Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

Monthly Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831

Location: Salem, OR / Remote

Please apply via Workday at the following link - https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OHA--Fairview-Industrial-Drive-3990/Project-Manager--Project-Manager-2--Limited-Duration---100---Remote-work_REQ-170005

Salary will be determined via a Pay Equity Analysis, for more information on this process please click here

Limited duration positions are benefits eligible. The duration of this assignment is anticipated to last through 6/30/2025 but could end early or be extended based on funding and business needs.

Please attach a current version of your resume and a cover letter that addresses the points listed under the section titled What We Are Looking For.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must all be uploaded at one time. When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field. 

Applications without complete Workday applications, a resume and cover letter will be removed from consideration.  

The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. Candidates must reside in the United States to work 100 % remote.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager 2 to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT operations. 

The Office of Information Service’s mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Human 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,
• 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 limited duration opportunity for anyone to apply. This position is a classified position represented by a union.

This position falls under the Project Manager 2 classification.

What you will do!

The person in this position supports 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 we are looking for!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Please clearly outline how you meet the minimum requirements and special qualifications in your application/resume/cover letter. Failure to do so will disqualify you from consideration)

(a) Five years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept.

OR

(b) Four years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification.

OR

(c) 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

(d) A Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.

Desired Attributes

• 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 5 years of hands-on experience using Microsoft Project 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).
• Experience with all or portions of Federal and State compliance reporting (e.g., Advance Planning Documents, Project Closure, State CIO, Legislative and other Federal partner reporting).
• 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.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency:
  • Leading meetings to gather input and/or explain goals, processes, plans, and status.
  • 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:

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.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

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