IT Project Services Manager
- Oregon Health Authority
- Salem, OR
- May 26, 2020
Job Description
The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an IT Project Services Manager to lead an excellent team, oversee essential technology projects and work to advance their IT operations.
This position falls under the Classification Principal Executive/Manager E.
WHAT YOU WILL DO!
This role works with the IT Project Delivery Manager within Project Solutions to lead and deliver major technology initiatives on behalf of Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Department of Human Services (DHS).
In this role, you will work with the IT Project Delivery manager to ensure that agency projects with technology components are staffed with the appropriate level of project management, business analysts and coordinators to implement projects successfully.
You will partner closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) Manager and other management team members to support the implementation and operationalization of mature project management and business analysis practices. You will also connect disparate work activities to other Office of Information Services (OIS) groups, agency program areas, and State/Federal partners.
Additionally, you will partner with executive-level leaders within and outside of OHA and DHS including federal funding partners, the Department of Administrative Services and the Legislative Fiscal Office. You will advise the OIS Project Solutions IT Director and OHA/DHS CIO regarding project status, project issues requiring escalation or resolution, and make recommendations on a variety of project related topics.
The position manages staff including IT project managers, coordinators, BSAs, BAs and administrative staff.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- (A) Three (3) years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation. OR (B) Two (2) years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation; AND 45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management. OR (C) Three (3) years of professional experience as a program/project leader, assigning and reviewing work of professional staff (e.g., engineers, etc.) including project responsibility for developing goals and objectives, project evaluation, and monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget.
- Ten (10) years’ experience managing IT projects, including experience managing multi-million-dollar IT projects.
- Three (3) years’ experience managing a group of staff in a matrixed environment.
- Ability to coach and mentor others.
- Experience with requirements gathering.
- Experience interpreting business rules and requirements for technical systems.
- Experience in business process modeling and design.
- Experience analyzing and evaluating technical solutions.
- Ability to plan, organize and execute disparate work activities including reporting and oversight of project resources.
- Experience overseeing project activities such as project coordination, reporting, document management and administrative support.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to analyze data, assess situations and provide appropriate responses.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you
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The Oregon Health Authority is modernizing and expanding their IT infrastructure and currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager with IT experience to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT operations.
What you will do:
As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will develop and manage the execution of comprehensive or high-risk project plans, budgets, schedules and controls from project initiation to project close-out.
This position offers you the opportunity to lead the decision-making process throughout the Oregon Health Authority and Department of Human Services for the detailed requirements, design, testing and start-up operations related to the development and implementation efforts of achieving the long term goals of the customer agency.
What's in it for you?
Collaboration in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year. If you are a Project Manager with IT experience, don't delay, apply today!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of professional project management experience that included leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through closure and evaluation.
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An Oregon Project Management Associate Certification or Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute AND six years professional project management experience that included leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through to closure and evaluation.
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely related field may substitute for three years of the experience. An advanced degree may substitute for an additional year of experience.
REQUESTED SKILLS:
- Experience managing large complex multi-million dollar projects that involved implementing COTS, developing custom software solutions and/or organizational transformations.
- Ability to successfully apply project management knowledge in ambiguous and unique circumstances while managing a cross-functional team with internal matrix resources and external contractors.
- 5 or more years of Project Management experience in the last 7 years that included using project management best practices and standard methodologies such as PMI (PMBOK), PRINCE 2, etc.
- Proven success in navigating complex organizations with loosely defined structures and boundaries.
- Proven ability to recognize and anticipate emerging project risks and business priorities and to address those developments through risk mitigation, contingency plans and communication strategies.
- Management experience in risk mitigation and project stewardship.
- Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
TO APPLY:
Please follow the link below to submit an application.