Senior Project Manager

Job title : SeniorProjectManager-REQ-122025

Location : Salem OR

Duration : 18 Months - Part Time (20 hours per Week)

ProjectTimeline

Estimatedprojectduration is approximately 18 months from contract execution through full implementation.

Agency Overview

DPSST serves Oregons public safety community including police corrections fire parole and probation and emergency medical dispatch. Its mission is to promote excellence in public safety by providing high-quality training and by developing and upholding professional standards for police fire corrections parole and probation and telecommunications personnel. DPSST also licenses private security professionals and private investigators in Oregon.

ProjectOverview

DPSST is a multidisciplinary public safety learning institution that currently lacks the modern technological tools needed to efficiently create manage and deliver learning materials. Existing systems for managing training resources curriculum and instructional content are outdated do not support distance learning and no longer meet the evolving needs of DPSST students and stakeholders. To address these challenges and support more flexible accessible technology-driven training models DPSST received funding in the 2025-2027 biennium to procure and implement a modern Learning Management System (LMS).

Experience Requirements

Five (5) years ofprojectmanagement experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Proven experience with complex IT system implementation in state government and successful implementation.

Familiarity with PMBOK Agile and hybridprojectmanagement methodologies.

Experience with incremental funding models and state governmentprojectoversight frameworks includingORS 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.

Projectbudget management experience.

Demonstrated experience and confidence in collaborating withsenior-level sponsors.

Preferred Experience Deliverables

Candidates with experience producing the following deliverables may receive additional consideration :

ProjectCharter 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 theprojectthrough the EIS / LFO Stage Gate process preparing required artifacts such as IT investment forms business casesprojectcharters and procurement readiness documentation.

Apply and promote establishedprojectmanagement 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 comprehensiveprojectplans guiding LMS implementation from initiation to completion.

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

Facilitate meetings monitorprojectprogress and maintain organized and accessibleprojectdocumentation.

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

Provide regularprojectupdates 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 resolveprojectissues and risks to maintain momentum.

Develop and implement a comprehensive change management plan.

Trackprojectexpenditures and report spending against the approved budget.

Working Conditions

This position will primarily work within an office setting with occasional environment variation in multidiscipline areas and learning environments.

As aProjectManageran employer issued phone and laptop will be provided.

Occasional travel is required for attending meetings trainings and otherprojectrelated activities at the DPSST campus travel reimbursement will be provided in compliance with applicable policy.

Additional Requirements

Final candidates will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse information will be reviewed and may result in withdrawal of the contract.

Required Skills :

AGILEPMPPROCESS MODELINGGAP ANALYSISTESTING

Key Skills

Business Development,Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,PMBOK,Waterfall,Wastewater,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1