Senior Project Manager (Limited Duration/JR)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Project Manager (Limited Duration) Project Manager 3 Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Salem, Oregon (Hybrid) This is a Limited Duration position currently approved through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. Limited duration employees receive full benefits. Current State of Oregon government employees may be considered as a job rotation. Join Workday Oregon at the Oregon Department of Administrative Services! At DAS, we power the systems that make Oregon government work. Our team supports Workday Oregon, the statewide HR and payroll system serving 45,000+ public employees across all three branches of government. We value equity, excellence, accountability, and integrity, and we’re committed to modernizing HR and payroll practices through innovation, analytics, and collaboration. About the Role As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll take the lead on complex, high-impact projects that touch agencies across the state. In this role, you will guide enterprise-wide initiatives that directly support the efficiency and accuracy of Oregon’s HR and payroll operations.

Requirements

• Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept; OR
• Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification; OR
• Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field; OR
• Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership and project management discipline.
• Experience managing complex, multi-agency projects with diverse partners and customers.
• Experience identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and managing risks.
• Knowledge of IT system implementations or large-scale business transformations.
• Excellent communication, partners engagement, and change management skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Suite, SharePoint, Visio, and SmartSheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex Workday Oregon projects from strategy and planning through implementation
• Coordinate cross-agency project teams and collaborate with partners across the enterprise
• Manage scope, timelines, risks, issues, and project dependencies
• Ensure system solutions align with statewide policy, business requirements, and operational needs
• Drive adoption and successful change outcomes across agencies during system rollouts

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior