IT Project Manager IV

The Standard • Portland, OR

1d • $109,750 - $186,500

About The Position

The IT Project Manager IV oversees multiple strategic projects simultaneously, managing scope, planning, scheduling, resources, budgets, risks, issues, communication, escalation, and status reporting to support on-time delivery. The role applies extensive project-management experience and industry best practices to resolve complex issues creatively and effectively. It partners with the Change Management Organization and communication leads to identify impacts to people, processes, and technology and ensure an organizational change plan is in place.

The position leads complex, strategic enterprise initiatives and cross-functional teams, tracks progress against strategic goals and intended business outcomes, and supports operational efficiency through process improvements, innovative solutions, and project retrospectives. The successful candidate collaborates with stakeholders and external suppliers, influences at executive levels, and works effectively with virtual and global teams.

The Standard describes a rich benefits package, incentive opportunities, paid time off, and career growth opportunities. The stated salary range is $109,750 to $186,500.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 8 years of project management experience, with a proven record of delivery and success leading technical cross-organizational initiatives.
• At least 8 years managing vendors, project budgets, and reporting.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Jira, and Excel.
• Experience applying agile methods, Lean principles and practices (including problem-solving, A3s, huddle boards, and Kanban), and traditional project and program management to deliver large, complex bodies of work.
• Ability to lead and influence peer groups at the executive level.
• Ability to build strong relationships with leadership and foster collaboration across the organization by leveraging influence over authority; collaborative working style with business-unit stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ability to adapt, work flexibly, and learn quickly in a dynamic environment; effective team player with virtual and global cross-functional teams.
• Strong ability to work independently, requiring guidance only in the most complex situations, and to act as a trusted advisor recommending innovative solutions and direction.
• Demonstrated adaptability, improvement mindset, and customer focus.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred; graduate coursework may be desirable at this level.
• PMP, PgMP, Agile, and/or Lean certifications are a plus.
• Background in process architecture and analysis, systematic problem solving, business analysis, and organizational change management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, strategic enterprise initiatives, managing scope, schedules, costs, risks, issues, and change impacts.
• Align cross-functional teams and resources, proactively address constraints, and escalate issues as needed to keep initiatives on track.
• Manage project communications, status reporting, and stakeholder engagement to provide clear visibility into progress, issues, and deliverables.
• Establish regular tracking against strategic goals and ensure projects achieve intended business outcomes and benefits.
• Identify process improvements, implement innovative solutions, and conduct project retrospectives to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Change Management Organization and communication leads to identify impacts to people, processes, and technology and ensure an organizational change plan is in place.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Annual incentive bonus plan.
• Paid time off, including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually; PTO increases with tenure.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Employee giving program that double matches donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.
• Supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED