Project/Program Manager III/ Remote (Salem, OR ),12+ Months
Project Management Services For ODOT ISB Remote part time for 1 year 25-30 hours a week schedule will be negotiated when selected. 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. The purpose of this request is to procure professional project management services for ODOT ISB (Planning and Governance section) to support ODOT's implementation of the Statewide Payroll Modernization project. The primary tasks the contractor will perform are as follows:
- Fully responsible and accountable for assigned areas of project
- Maintain and update project planning artifacts
- Assign tasks to project team members
- Lead assigned project planning activities
- Perform project tracking
- Recommend project management "better practices"
- Manage to project priorities
- Perform risk management
- Communicate project status
- Drive decision-making to lowest level possible
- Promote client involvement
- Encourage and support escalations as necessary
- Enforce effective change control
- Mentor project members
Skills:
- Database - Data Analysis - Advanced (7-9 Years) - Yes
- End-User Support (T1/T2) - Proficient (4-6 Years) - No
- Kronos API / Integration - Proficient (4-6 Years) - No
- MS Project - Advanced (7-9 Years) - Yes
- PMBOK - Advanced (7-9 Years) - Yes
- Communication skills both verbal and written - Advanced (7-9 Years) - Yes
- Integration planning and strategy - Advanced (7-9 Years) - Yes
- Learning ability - Advanced (7-9 Years) - Yes
- Project management - Advanced (7-9 Years) - Yes
- Staff supervisory - Advanced (7-9 Years) - Yes
- Team work - Advanced (7-9 Years) - Yes
- MicrosoftOffice - Advanced (7-9 Years) - Yes