Project Portfolio Manager

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

2d•$6,846 - $10,344•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Project Portfolio Manager for its Information Systems (IS) Project and Portfolio Management Office in Salem. This senior-level role involves managing a collection of related IT projects and programs to achieve agency strategic objectives. The position acts as a cross-functional partner, bridging strategic vision and execution by optimizing resources, overseeing projects, driving IT portfolio transformation, and ensuring IT investments align with business priorities for maximum value. The department aims to provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that supports Oregon's communities and economy, and encourages applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

Six (6) years of information systems experience in: IS Project Portfolio Management.
OR An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND four (4) years of information systems experience in: IS Project Portfolio Management.
OR A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in: IS Project Portfolio Management.
OR Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.
Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience operating as a project portfolio manager leading portfolio planning cycles and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
Demonstrated experience operating as a project manager leading and delivering strategic IT projects and initiatives.
Facilitative communication skills (e.g., engaging executives and other leaders).
Demonstrated commitment to standards and practices that advance quality in project delivery and the ability to work with others to improve standards across an organization.
Demonstrated experience performing portfolio risk, resource and capacity management activities to maximize value and benefits from projects and programs within a portfolio.
Experience leveraging data and reporting to facilitate and provide decision makers with insights around portfolio performance or health.
Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Hybrid, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) and certifications (e.g., PMP, PGMP, PRINCE2, Prosci, Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

Collaborate across business and technology functions to monitor dependencies and provide centralized visibility across initiatives.
Provide quality control over project management deliverables such as the charter, scope, risk and issue logs, project change management, organizational change management and project management plans.
Guide and support project managers through project oversight processes and procedures including successful delivery of project tasks, deliverables and artifacts.
Track and monitor resources assigned to projects in the Information Systems portfolio.
Ensure projects follow established processes and procedures.
Report on project performance and facilitate leadership engagement.
Mentor and support staff, identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
Assist with prioritization of agency division IT project portfolio(s).
Identify and manage risks and issues that impact the portfolio and coordinate resolutions.