Project/Program Manager IV

Smart IMS - Salem, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Salem, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project/Program Manager IV role is a contract position focused on managing complex and high-risk projects for state government. The individual will work with minimal supervision, ensuring adherence to professional standards while contributing to statewide project portfolio management and IT investment management. This hybrid role requires the candidate to reside in Oregon and involves facilitating technical reviews, coordinating with project teams, and managing project scope and schedules according to PMBOK standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate technical reviews, processes, policies, and operations for projects.
• Ensure completion of project documents and artifacts in accordance with PMBOK standards.
• Coordinate with Project Sponsors and OEM Project Team.
• Organize and lead the technical staff in coordination with the agency, the Vendor, and the project team.
• Report on the progress of project tasks and deliverables to the project team, sponsors, and steering committee.
• Manage project scope and schedule for technical activities.
• Coordinate with technical resources, project team, and external partners during the design and testing of solutions.
• Schedule applicable quality assurance reviews for technical deliverables in coordination with the project team.
• Manage outstanding technical issues and project priorities.
• Monitor, track, and report on action items.
• Perform risk management and enforce effective change control.
• Act as an agent of change and employ organizational change management practices to mentor agency and external partners using PROSCI methodology.
• Mentor project members and promote good working relationships.

Requirements

• Mastery of project management skills and qualifications.
• Experience with IT-related projects.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills to interact with high levels of state government.
• Familiarity with project management tools, processes, and templates.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with statewide project portfolio management.
• Knowledge of organizational change management practices.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment due to hybrid role.
• Opportunity to work on high-priority state government projects.