Project Manager - Salem, OR - Hybrid - Part Time

Project Manager

Location : Salem, OR - Hybrid

Duration : 6+ Months - Part time

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing large-scale, enterprise-level IT projects in government or regulated environments.

Proven experience with complex IT system successful implementation.

Familiarity with PMBOK, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.

Experience with incremental funding models a project oversight frameworks, including ORS 276A and CIO authority.

Skill in requirements elicitation, process modeling, gap analysis, and feasibility studies.

Strong analytical skills, including complex data interpretation for decision-making and performance tracking.

Experience with data visualization tools and IT performance metrics.

Effective communication and facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships.

Commitment to public service values, transparency, and accountability.

Experience working in multidisciplinary environments.

Professional certifications such as PMI-PBA, PMP, or equivalent are preferred, but not required.

Requirements gathering experience.

Project budget management experience.

Demonstrated experience and confidence in collaborating with senior-level sponsors.

Preferred Experience Deliverables

Project Charter and Implementation Plan

Process Maps and Gap Analyses

LMS Requirements Documentation

Draft solicitation packages (e.g., RFPs), including evaluation criteria and scoring guides

Weekly status reports

Meeting planning documents, facilitation materials, and related documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the project through the EIS / LFO Stage Gate process, preparing required artifacts such as IT investment forms, business cases, project charters, and procurement readiness documentation.

Apply and promote established project management principles and best practices to ensure accountability and effective value delivery.

Ensure alignment with DAS Enterprise IT standards, strategies, and architecture supporting cloud adoption, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation.

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans guiding LMS implementation from initiation to completion.

Coordinate stakeholder engagement across the agency to ensure alignment, communication, and collaboration.

Facilitate meetings, monitor project progress, and maintain organized and accessible project documentation.

Ensure compliance with state IT governance requirements, Stage Gate standards, and security protocols.

Provide regular project updates, including weekly status reports and executive summaries.

Collaborate with procurement on solicitations, evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.

Oversee system configuration, data migration, testing, training, and other implementation activities.

Identify, track, and resolve project issues and risks to maintain momentum.

Develop and implement a comprehensive change management plan.

Track project expenditures and report spending against the approved budget.