Business Project Manager; Limited

Business Project Manager (Limited Duration)

Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range: $6,904 - $10,604
Position Type:
Employee

Location:

Salem

We are seeking a senior‑level project manager to manage the development and implementation of critical Road Usage Fee (RUF) business projects from concept to completion. Operating within a highly matrixed structure, the successful candidate will organize and direct multiple interdisciplinary work teams composed of staff, vendors, and consultants. This pivotal role oversees the master‑level schedule, scope, budget, and timelines for a portfolio of highly complex, high‑risk projects.

The final deliverables will directly result in the formation and operationalization of new, enhanced programs integrated into ODOT’s enterprise and funding portfolio.

• Direct interdisciplinary teams in executing complex program development, defining project scope, establishing milestones, and allocating resources to ensure successful, cost‑effective deliverables.
• Define and control project scopes, securing leadership approval while strictly managing change requests through formal project management practices.
• Develop and track detailed project schedules, coordinate with resource managers to align deliverables, mitigate task dependencies, and prevent schedule slippage.
• Forecast, monitor, and manage project budgets, controlling expenditures and documenting plan modifications to maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Administer high‑value contracts by conducting deliverable reviews, monitoring vendor performance, and managing contractor relations.
• Lead procurement life cycles, authoring statements of work, evaluating technical proposals, and driving negotiations to secure project resources.
• Oversee comprehensive project planning, scope management, and risk mitigation to ensure the successful delivery of programs across all work streams.
• Direct the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) staff and consultants while maintaining quality control processes and driving process improvements.
• Office environment requiring extended stationary periods, repetitive tasks with occasional travel for meetings and training, which may include overnight or out‑of‑state assignments.

• Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept; OR two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute; OR 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 six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification.

• Demonstrated success managing large, complex projects and delivering results on time and within scope.
• Experience guiding and coordinating project teams to achieve established goals and objectives.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance project performance and support successful outcomes.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a comparable project management credential.
• Experience implementing fee‑based transaction programs and systems in a public service environment. Experience implementing project with both a heavy business process change and system change.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials.
• The salary range listed is the non‑PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process.

For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1‑877‑336‑6368 (1‑877‑EEO‑ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503‑986‑3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7‑1‑1.