EDGE IT Project Delivery Director (IT Project & Portfolio Manager 3) Remote Work

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

14d • $115,248 - $178,272 • Remote

About The Position

This position requires both a resume and cover letter will need to address how you meet minimum qualifications, and the desired attributes listed in this job posting. Candidates will be declined who don’t follow these instructions.
The primary purpose for this role is to lead and manage the delivery of major technology initiatives on behalf of OHA and ODHS.
The Enterprise IT Project Delivery Manager is a senior level technology leader within OIS EDGE Projects and responsible for leading the largest, highest risk, and most complex technology projects for ODHS and OHA. This position will direct and manage the work of senior level project managers, coordinators, and other project staff to meet project and organizational goals.
The position will work closely with the EDGE Senior IT Director in assisting the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in planning and directing the administration, operation and statewide service delivery of all information systems to the 17,000 employees of OHA and ODHS, and the clients whom they serve.
This position works directly with ODHS and OHA Chief Operating Officers, Project Directors and Program Leaders to understand project desired goals and to establish the appropriate strategic and tactical project approach, staffing, and processes.
This position collaborates with the State CIO’s office, State Procurement Office, Legislative Fiscal Office, State Data Center, and federal funding partners to ensure effective project communication and coordination is established and maintained throughout the project life cycles.
This position is a strategic-level position and participates in setting the strategic direction for the use of technology to support OHA and ODHS programmatic and administrative functions. This position creates tactical plans and project plans and may be involved in statewide planning efforts.
The Enterprise IT Project Delivery Manager manages the project managers and project coordinators assigned to the project(s) they are leading. This position provides project management expertise, coaching and best practices through the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO), and ensures projects are managed utilizing a standard, consistent methodology for critical technology projects. This position coordinates with the EDGE Senior IT Director, EDGE IT Project Director, and Enterprise PMO Manager to implement OIS programs, policies and procedures, particularly in relation to projects. The Enterprise IT Project Delivery Manager assists the EDGE Senior IT Director by representing OIS in statewide and central/shared services groups which may include governance committees, steering committees, or other decision-making bodies.

Requirements

• Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience.
• Four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of Management experience in an IT organization
• 4-6 years’ experience leading a Project Delivery team for large scale initiatives
• 4-6 years’ experience managing a project portfolio of greater than $50 million
• 4-6 years’ experience in executive communication, relationship building and collaboration.
• PMP certification
• Strong customer service orientation and a high degree of responsiveness to customer requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to advise on large, complex IT initiatives and guide project teams through significant challenges by assessing risks, developing recovery plans, and aligning decisions to restore project stability and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of major technology initiatives on behalf of OHA and ODHS.
• Direct and manage the work of senior level project managers, coordinators, and other project staff to meet project and organizational goals.
• Assist the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in planning and directing the administration, operation and statewide service delivery of all information systems.
• Work directly with ODHS and OHA Chief Operating Officers, Project Directors and Program Leaders to understand project desired goals and to establish the appropriate strategic and tactical project approach, staffing, and processes.
• Collaborate with the State CIO’s office, State Procurement Office, Legislative Fiscal Office, State Data Center, and federal funding partners to ensure effective project communication and coordination is established and maintained throughout the project life cycles.
• Participate in setting the strategic direction for the use of technology to support OHA and ODHS programmatic and administrative functions.
• Create tactical plans and project plans and may be involved in statewide planning efforts.
• Manage the project managers and project coordinators assigned to the project(s) they are leading.
• Provide project management expertise, coaching and best practices through the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO), and ensures projects are managed utilizing a standard, consistent methodology for critical technology projects.
• Coordinate with the EDGE Senior IT Director, EDGE IT Project Director, and Enterprise PMO Manager to implement OIS programs, policies and procedures, particularly in relation to projects.
• Assist the EDGE Senior IT Director by representing OIS in statewide and central/shared services groups which may include governance committees, steering committees, or other decision-making bodies.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree