Senior Project Manager; Project Manager Remote Work

Initial Posting Date: 09/25/2026 Final date to receive applications: 10/09/2026 Agency:
Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,098 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Senior Project Manager (Project Manager
3) Remote Work

The Senior Project Manager (Project Manager
3) will develop and manage high-risk project plans, budgets, schedules, and controls from initiation to close, and lead OHA/ODHS decision-making for design, testing, training, and start-up operations related to the agency’s long-term goals.

• Develop and manage the execution of comprehensive or high-risk project plans, budgets, schedules, and controls from project initiation to project close out.
• Lead the OHA/ODHS decision-making process for the detailed requirements, design, testing, training and start-up operations related to the development and implementation efforts of achieving the long-term goals of the customer agency.

• (a) Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept; OR
• (b) Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification; OR
• (c) Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field; OR
• (d) Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.

• Managing large complex multi-million-dollar projects implementing COTS, developing custom software solutions, and organizational transformations.
• Successful application of project management knowledge in ambiguous and unique circumstances while managing a cross-functional team with internal matrix resources and external contractors.
• 5 years of PM experience in the last 7 years using project management best practices and standard methodologies, e.g. PMI (PMBOK), PRINCE2, etc.
• Successful navigation of complex organization with occasionally loosely defined structure and boundaries.
• Adept at recognizing and anticipating emerging project risks, business priorities, and addressing those developments through risk mitigation, contingency plans, and communication strategies.
• Superior communication and interpersonal soft skills.
• Demonstrated management experience in risk mitigation and project stewardship, i.e. given the constraints and budget, the client’s success criteria and expectations are met, and project costs are controlled.

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Oregon Project Management Associate (OPMA) Certification
• Experience working within state government, particularly Oregon’s environment, governance models, and procurement processes
• Experience leading projects through Enterprise Information Services (EIS) oversight, including Stage Gate and Architecture Review Board

• Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,098
• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• Based in Salem, Oregon. This is a remote position.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal…