Project Manager (PM2) – Two Remote Work Positions

State of Oregon•Tigard, OR

20h•Remote

About The Position

The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for two (2) Project Manager (Project Manager 2) positions in the Modernization Division (MOD), Enterprise Portfolio, Innovation and Change (EPIC) section. These are full-time, permanent positions. These positions are based at our headquarters office in Tigard, Oregon, however, they are 100% remote work positions. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. These positions are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). We serve the people of Oregon by administering public employee benefit trusts to pay the right person, the right benefit, at the right time. The EPIC section is focused on supporting business and enterprise capabilities through various methods to include but not limited to, business process management, data-driven determinations, project, and portfolio management. It is through these efforts that EPIC contributes to the outcomes and implementation of the strategic plan.

Requirements

Five years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept OR Four years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification OR Two years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field OR A Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
Advanced knowledge of formal project management methodology
Self-motivated with ability to work in teams
Strong attention to detail
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Experience with user acceptance testing
Background, knowledge, and experience with effort-based scheduling

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and administration of medium-to-large agency-wide enterprise projects which could involve IT projects.
May also include supporting Sr. Technical Project Managers on PM teams.
Directing, coordinating, and controlling the associated activities for both technical and end user staffing assigned to the project.
Controlling project scope, cost, and delivery schedules.
Developing detailed project plans and effort-based schedules.
Managing the execution of these work plans.