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
Salary: $6,268 - $9,472
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 ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
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!
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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.
Learn more and apply:
This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.
For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer