Program Manager III

Make an impact:
Do you have a passion for financial project management and Enterprise Resource Planning systems? Do you want to use your proven project management skills to make a difference in the City of Salem? We are seeking a Program Manager III in the Finance Department. The Finance Department provides a full range of budget, accounting and financial analysis services to the City and Urban Renewal Agency and external customers with professionalism and integrity. If you are detail-oriented, flexible, willing to learn, have proven customer service and project management skills, and are an excellent communicator, then this position may be the right fit for you!

Learn and grow:
The Finance Department values employees and their professional development. The Department offers opportunities to attend local and national finance and project management conferences as well as supporting ongoing education and certifications.

Come join our team in the Finance Department as a Program Manager III!

What you will do:
The Program Manager III will manage and collaborate on citywide projects and make professional recommendations to management, boards and commissions and City Council. This position is a partner in the organization with departments to manage and communicate changes to financial processes, think innovatively about process improvement, and manage ad-hoc citywide projects.

The main responsibility for this position in the next two years will be as the Finance Department's lead role for implementation of the City's new Enterprise resources planning (ERP) system. The ERP will be implementation of a new software system to manage and record day-to-day business activities like accounting, procurement, personnel data management, payroll, and learning management. This role will focus on financial project management, business process improvement, and change management. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of financial processes and the ability to envision the impacts on the larger organization are essential.

Learn more about the City of Salem Budget and Finance at https://www.cityofsalem.net/government/budget-finance


Additional job duties and responsibilities:

• Work in a collaborative team environment with competing priorities.
• Responsible for deciding how to approach financial projects, develop a plan and ensures that requirements are met and results satisfactory outcomes.
• Reviews and enforces administrative policies, procedures, and operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
• Direct development and implementation of multiple goals, objectives, and job standards.
• Performs other related essential duties as assigned.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Position schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. ' 5:00 p.m.
• Our team follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office 555 Liberty St Se, Salem, OR 97301, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.
  

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, human resources, finance or accounting, journalism or communications, urban and regional planning, or a related field, and five years of experience in a related field, including two years of progressive work experience in public sector or a related field preferred, or any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Depending on the area of assignment, certifications or licenses may be required or preferred (and maintained throughout employment).
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

• Master's degree in a related field preferred, and may substitute for two of the five years of work experience required.

• Project management experience, specifically related to software system implementations;
• Experience working with a diverse, cross departmental project team to complete a large-scale project;
• Ability to work collaboratively with Finance Department staff to understand work processes and translate operational needs for implementation of a new Enterprise resources planning (ERP) software system;
• Knowledge of and the ability to analyze, interpret or explain federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to budgeting, accounting, and procurement;
• Proficiency in operating office computer and associated software applications, technology, or other programs or equipment to collect and analyze data, retrieve information, and create documents and reports;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to solve problems, work independently and make appropriate decisions regarding work methods and priorities;
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships and communication with all levels of City staff, other public bodies or agencies, and members of the community;
• Exercise proficiency, tact, and leadership in conducting studies, preparing, and explaining recommendations and assisting with the implementation of recommendations;
• Respect, seek to understand, and value individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace;
• Excellent customer service and communications skills.