Senior Project Manager

Oregon Department of Human Services

Senior Project Manager leading complex, high-impact initiatives in Oregon's HR and payroll operations. Managing large projects from strategy to implementation for the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $7,537 - $11,098 per monthWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementrisk managementIT system implementationsbusiness transformations

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationpartner engagementchange managementability to navigate ambiguityability to manage competing priorities

Certifications

Oregon Project Management Associate CertificationProject Management Professional Certification