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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 seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager to oversee and manage large scale IT projects that are complex in nature and may span across multiple divisions. In this role, you will provide senior level assistance to resolve problems and issues effectively. You will work within the Project and Portfolio Management office, supporting portfolio reporting efforts and managing change within projects. You will also assist management with strategic planning to ensure alignment with ODOT goals. 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:

• Manage multiple concurrent information technology projects from beginning to end.

• Develop detailed project schedules that break down into sequenced critical path activities, including predecessors, successors, resources and durations.

• Create essential project management deliverables such as project charter, scope, risk and issue logs and project management plans.

• Track and monitor progress on tasks assigned to team members.

• Manage project risks and issues by implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Ensure that the project follows established oversight processes and procedures.

• Provide verbal and written project status reports to steering committees and leadership.

• Perform contract management duties, including writing statements of work and reviewing invoices for accuracy.

• Manage changes to project scope, schedule or budget by obtaining approval through established change management procedures.

• Review deliverables from team members and contractors to ensure high quality work is produced.

• Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available; may need to visit the Salem office on short notice for business needs.

• 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. 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 managing projects at an advanced level for multiple medium to large-sized projects or systems;

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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 managing projects at an advanced level for multiple medium to large-sized projects or systems;

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A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience managing projects at an advanced level for multiple medium to large-sized projects or systems;

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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, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• PROSCI or similar change management credential preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• Demonstrated experience organizing and leading multiple concurrent complex information technology (IT) projects that resulted in the implementation of a new system or new system functionality.

• Proven experience gathering information from multiple team members to break down essential project activities into a work breakdown structure, utilizing Microsoft Project or similar project planning tools.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (e.g., emails, status reports, project documentation), including the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to internal and external partners using tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.

• Demonstrated experienced using Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodology.

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 ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.

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 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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