IT Director EDGE Projects (Information Technology Project and Portfolio Manager 3)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

11d • $9,604 - $14,856 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of the IT Director, Enterprise Delivery Governance & Engagement (EDGE) Projects position is to assist the EDGE Senior IT Director and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in planning and directing the administration, operation and statewide service delivery of all information systems to the over 18,000 employees of OHA and ODHS and the clients whom they serve. 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 position helps the CIO initiate, develop, and implement OIS programs, policies, and procedures. As a member of the OIS executive staff, the IT Director of EDGE Projects directs OHA and ODHS projects. The IT Director, EDGE Projects directs the Project Management Office (PMO) including the strategy, practice and standards, and oversees the project coordinators leading the agency’s largest projects. This position provides project management expertise, coaching and best practices through the PMO, and ensures projects are managed utilizing a standard, consistent methodology. Staff and managers in the OIS EDGE Projects section report to this position. The IT Director, EDGE Projects represents 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; OR Four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong customer service orientation and a high degree of responsiveness to customer requirements.
• Innovative thinking, flexibility and an ability to manage change and varied resources.
• Up-to-date technical expertise and knowledge needed to direct technical experts.
• Ability to "translate" technical issues and ideals into non-technical language understandable by all levels of management and customers throughout state government.
• Facilitation skills of various groups of both technical and non-technical participants.
• Proficient verbal and written communications required.
• Must consistently treat customers, partners, vendors and co-workers with dignity and respect, and create and maintain a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
• Must set clear guidelines, model expected office professional behaviors, and establish and maintain clear methods for reporting inappropriate actions.
• Criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• 8-12 years of Management experience in an IT organization
• 4-6 years experience leading a Project management office
• 4-6 years experience managing a project portfolio of greater than $50 million
• 4-6 years experience as a project manager
• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Directs OHA and ODHS projects.
• Directs the Project Management Office (PMO) including the strategy, practice and standards.
• Oversees the project coordinators leading the agency’s largest projects.
• Provides project management expertise, coaching and best practices through the PMO.
• Ensures projects are managed utilizing a standard, consistent methodology.
• Represents OIS in statewide and central/shared services groups which may include governance committees, steering committees or other decision-making bodies.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 personal business days
• 8 hours of monthly sick leave
• Vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

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