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SalaryInitial Posting Date:
03/29/2024 Application Deadline:
04/06/2024 Agency:
Public Employees Retirement System Salary Range:
$5,747 - $8,831 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Project Manager 2 Job Description:
If you possess advance knowledge of project management methodology, have a strong attention to detail, and a goal driven team player, this is the job for you!
The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for one (1) Project Manager 2 position within the Central Administration Division (CAD), Strategic and Operational Planning (SOP) section.
- This is a full-time, permanent position.
- This position is based at our headquarters office in Tigard, Oregon, and the successful candidate is eligible for full-time 100% remote work.
- This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
- This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
We serve the people of Oregon by administering public employee benefit trusts to pay the right person, the right benefit, at the right time.
Central Administration Division
Central Administration provides support services necessary to achieve the agency's key goals in support of the mission, vision, and core values and operating principles. Services from Central Administration are provided to all departments in the agency. Central Administration supports the executive director's office and other key areas and plays a key role in making and implementing critical agency decisions.
Strategic and Operational Planning Section
This position will reside in the Strategic and Operational Planning (SOP) section within the Central Administration Division. The Central Administration Division provides leadership and support services necessary to achieve PERS’ key goals in support of the mission, vision, core values and operating principles. Services are provided to all departments throughout the enterprise. The division is recognized as the center of excellence in developing solutions for and implementing, critical agency decisions.
The SOP section is focused on supporting business and enterprise capabilities through various methods to include but not limited to, business process management, data-driven determinations, project, and portfolio management. It is through these efforts that SOP contributes to the outcomes and implementation of the strategic plan.
Project Manager 2
PM2 Project Manager is a position leads the planning and administration of medium to large agency-wide enterprise projects which could involve IT projects. Elements include directing, coordinating, and controlling the associated activities for both technical and end user staffing assigned to the project; controlling project scope, cost, and delivery schedules; developing detailed project plans and effort-based schedules; and managing the execution of these work plans.
Benefits of Working for the State of Oregon & the Public Employees Retirement System
We strive to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance.
Additional benefits include:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
- Remote work option.
What Are We Looking For?
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept.
OR
Four years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification.
OR
Two years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
OR
A Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
Candidates who are the most competitive will possess the following skills, background, and areas of experience:
- Advanced knowledge of project management methodology (PMP preferred).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Goal driven with the ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
- Self-motivated with ability to work on teams and self-directed.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Experience with user acceptance testing.
- Background and knowledge of effort-based scheduling
- Strong proficiency in MS Project.
Application instructions & requirements
Current PERS Agency Employees: Apply via your employee
Workday
account. External Applicants: Please visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application or resume for the position. Your submitted experience must include the beginning and end dates for each employer.
- Fill out the application or attach a resume. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume should include the dates (mm/yyyy) for each employer.
- After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
- If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks.
- If you have questions about the job announcement, or how to apply, please contact the recruiter by email at dawn.estby@pers.oregon.govor by phone at 503-603-7500
Additional Details:
- Finalists will be subject to a criminal history check. Criminal records are compared against the needs of the position and if found to conflict then may lead to disqualification.
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources
HELPFUL LINKS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
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For additional information you may contact the recruiter by e-mail at
dawn.estby @pers.oregon.gov
or by phone at 503-603-7500.Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference... for a lifetime!
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