Role: Project/Program Manager III

Location: 136 State Capitol Salem, Oregon 97301 REMOTE

Duration: 12+ months contract

Job Description:

• Individuals with successful project management experience limited to projects of small scope, limited risk and complexity and/or of short duration. Individuals at this level will typically be assigned to manage projects under the direction of a State supervisor or manager.
• Individuals with this level of experience are suitable for small Client Agency projects with clear, achievable outcomes, or in assignment as project support on larger projects.
• Individuals at this level can also be used to in the capacity of a Project Controller, provided that they can satisfy the basic requirements of that position.
• Advanced level: Individuals with a mastery of project management skills, qualifications and experience.
• This individual shall function effectively with very little supervision, while maintaining a high professional standard.
• They are assigned to extremely complex and/or high risk projects that reflect the highest priorities of state government.
• These individuals are comfortable working with the highest levels of state government and are able to contribute to the furtherance of the states' objectives.
• These individuals have the necessary skills and experience to assist in statewide project portfolio management and/or IT Investment Management.

• Apply project management principles and techniques as defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Manage project budgets, schedules, timelines as well as report on progress and status deliverables.
• Full responsibility for scope management, configuration management, including change control issues logs, testing, verification, and validation of new systems.
• Coordination and oversight of all project resources including IS technical staff, customers, and contract personnel.
• Ensure adherence to project management, development, testing, and documentation standards of the ISD division.
• Coordinate the implementation of applications with the assigned LSA.
• Manage resource allocation and project team capacity to ensure project work is accomplished.
• Project communications, regular "stand up" project meetings, and coordination with the Configuration Management Specialist and Database Administrator.
• Control and monitor all out-sourced tasks.