It Project Management Office Manager

Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program. Learn more about the benefits Metro offers.
Metro seeks a skilled and experienced Information Technology Project Management Office (PMO) Manager to lead and oversee our organization's IT Project Management division.

• Are you a visionary leader who is skilled at aligning technology with business requirements and resources?
• Do you have experience with multiple Project Management methodologies and a record of overseeing successful projects?
• Do you enjoy motivating people and working with diverse agency partners to improve business process functions and technology?

If this sounds like you, you could be a great fit as the leader for our IT Project Management Office. The IT PMO Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful project execution, alignment with organizational and departmental goals, and continuous improvement of Project Management methodologies. This is a new position and will allow the successful applicant to design project intake structures, project prioritization methodologies and status reporting structures. This role requires a dynamic individual with exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
As the IT Project Management Office Manager,you will:

• Lead the establishment and development of the IT Project Management Office, its framework, processes, and standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of Project Management and business analyst professionals.
• Create a project intake process and project evaluation methodologies, including scope, budget and resource assessment, project risk and timing.
• Collaborate with management to align project initiatives with the organizations' strategic goals and objectives.
• Create project monitoring and status reporting processes to give transparency and performance feedback.
• Work with our Applications Management division and business units to develop application roadmaps and business process improvements.

Attributes for success:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise in fostering effective collaboration between business units and multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in change management.
• Experience with multiple methods of Project Management, including Waterfall, Agile and Lean.
• High level of organization with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, projects, and tasks.
• Ability to flex the approach to projects between methodologies, depending on the approach needed for the specific project.
• Experience with creating and updating status reports to include scope, schedule, and budget progression of projects as well as prioritization updates for departments and staff.

Diversity and inclusion: At Metro, we're committed to hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, recognizing that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We invest in employees by supporting equitable and inclusive hiring practices, employee policies and training programs.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum qualifications:

• Five years leading or supervising people AND
• Bachelor's degree in the area of assignment or a related field AND
• Two years Project Management experience in area of responsibility OR
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with a hybrid schedule including telework and on site work.

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:
If I was terminated for cause during any of my employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, I understand I may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Like to have qualifications:
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.

• Experience with Enterprise software development and configuration
• LEAN or Six Sigma processes
• Project Management Institute certification
• Experience working as or with business analysts
• Experience successfully acquiring software or contracted services through an RFP
• Experience with portfolio management

COMPENSATION AND REPRESENTATION

Based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements, Metro's internal equity review process, and the candidates' qualifications, the appointment will typically be made between $123,480.00 to $139,730.00. The full-salary range for this position is $123,480.00 to $157,595.00 annually.
This position is not eligible for overtime and is non-represented. It is classified as a Manager II. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

• A completed online application
• Responses to supplemental questions

The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Testing/assessments
• Reference check
• Driving records check for finalist candidate

Questions?
Recruiter: Carrie Gundermann
Email: carrie.gundermann@oregonmetro.gov

Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.
Online applications: Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, call 503-797-1570.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-797-1570.
Pay equity at Metro: Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS): Unless otherwise stated in a collective bargaining agreement,Metro pays both the employee and employer portion of PERS contributions for eligible employees.
Veterans' preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.Employment Type: Full Time