Senior Project Manager

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Develop and manage execution of comprehensive or high-risk project plans, budgets, schedules, and controls from project initiation to project closeout.

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $7,537 - $11,098 per monthWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage execution of comprehensive or high-risk project plans, budgets, schedules, and controls from project initiation to project closeout.
Lead the OHA/ODHS decision-making process for detailed requirements, design, testing, training, and startup operations.
Lead development and implementation efforts supporting the long-term goals of the customer agency.
Manage large, complex, multi-million-dollar projects involving COTS implementations, custom software solutions, and organizational transformations.
Manage cross-functional teams, internal matrix resources, and external contractors.
Identify and mitigate project risks through contingency plans and communication strategies.
Control project costs and ensure client success criteria and expectations are met.
Collaborate with OHA teams and contribute to meaningful work advancing health equity in Oregon.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Resume and cover letter required; cover letter must address minimum qualifications and desired attributes.
Supplemental Questions must be answered completely and accurately.
Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; position does not provide visa sponsorship and requires I-9 documentation and E-Verify confirmation.
Ability to manage large complex multi-million-dollar projects implementing COTS, custom software solutions, and organizational transformations.
Experience applying project management knowledge in ambiguous and unique circumstances while managing cross-functional teams, internal matrix resources, and external contractors.
Five years of PM experience in the last seven years using project management best practices and standard methodologies such as PMI (PMBOK) or PRINCE2.
Experience navigating complex organizations with occasionally loosely defined structure and boundaries.
Ability to recognize and anticipate emerging project risks, business priorities, and address them through risk mitigation, contingency plans, and communication strategies.
Demonstrated management experience in risk mitigation and project stewardship, controlling project costs and meeting client success criteria and expectations.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Remote work or hybrid work optional.