This position is part of the Secretary of State’s Project Management Office (PMO). Our team works across the Agency to advance strategic priorities, solve business challenges, and support legislative changes that impact SOS programs.
Selected candidates may work on one of two upcoming projects: Replacing a critical statewide software application used by thousands of Oregonians to participate in the political process.
Redesigning how millions of customers interact with our business services, including renewing business registrations, becoming a notary, and registering trademarks.
For explicit duties, please request a copy of the position description from HR.SOS@SOS.oregon.gov.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of professional-level information systems experience related to project management, including coordinating, overseeing, or managing projects across various disciplines using established project management methods, guidelines, and principles; providing expert‑level consultative, technical, or administrative leadership in the planning, analysis, development, coordination, and implementation of information systems; preparing project status reports for upper management; providing oversight, exchanging and reporting information, and solving problems on projects; and managing single or multiple projects of varying complexity based on business and technical factors.
An Associate's degree* or higher 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 five (5) years of professional-level information systems experience related to project management, including coordinating, overseeing, or managing projects across various disciplines using established project management methods, guidelines, and principles; providing expert‑level consultative, technical, or administrative leadership in the planning, analysis, development, coordination, and implementation of information systems; preparing project status reports for upper management; providing oversight, exchanging and reporting information, and solving problems on projects; and managing single or multiple projects of varying complexity based on business and technical factors.
A Bachelor's degree* in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND three (3) years of professional-level information systems experience related to project management, including coordinating, overseeing, or managing projects across various disciplines using established project management methods, guidelines, and principles; providing expert‑level consultative, technical, or administrative leadership in the planning, analysis, development, coordination, and implementation of information systems; preparing project status reports for upper management; providing oversight, exchanging and reporting information, and solving problems on projects; and managing single or multiple projects of varying complexity based on business and technical factors.
A Master's degree* in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of professional-level information systems experience related to project management, including coordinating, overseeing, or managing projects across various disciplines using established project management methods, guidelines, and principles; providing expert‑level consultative, technical, or administrative leadership in the planning, analysis, development, coordination, and implementation of information systems; preparing project status reports for upper management; providing oversight, exchanging and reporting information, and solving problems on projects; and managing single or multiple projects of varying complexity based on business and technical factors.
*All applicants using their education to meet the position requirements must submit a copy of all transcripts no later than interview to receive credit for college degrees or coursework. Credits must be from an accredited college or university. Transcripts must include name, coursework and indicate that a degree was obtained. On-line transcripts are acceptable for application. A copy of official transcripts will be required at time of hire. As the most competitive candidate, your application will demonstrate the following requested skills and experience:
Project Management Experience: Direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of project development and execution.
Project Management Fundamentals: Ability to define clear goals, plan tasks and timelines, manage resources and risks, coordinate team efforts, and ensure a project is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills.
Flexible working style: Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
Perceptive: Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Influential: Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments. Preference may be awarded for PMP certification.

Benefits

Family Friendly Work Life Balance (paid time off, 12 holidays, 3 personal days, short and long term disability benefits)
Take Care of Yourself and Your Family (comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, child care flexible spending account, employee assistance program)
Celebrate Uniqueness: Diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of our values. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are critical to developing a talented, high-performing workforce and are committed to providing a supportive work environment in which all of our employees can thrive and reach their full potential. We strive to maintain a culture that attracts, develops and retains a diverse workforce that closely mirrors the residents of our community. We learn from and respect the cultures in which we operate and value the uniqueness of individual talents, experiences and ideas.
Invest in Your Future: (Pension plan, deferred comp, short and long term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care)
Be Appreciated (employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementinformation systemsproject developmentproject executionplanninganalysiscoordinationimplementationstatus reportingrisk management

Soft Skills

communication skillsflexible working stylecollaborationperceptiveinfluential

Certifications

PMP certification