Business Project Manager; Limited

Position Title: Business Project Manager (Limited Duration)

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Type: Employee

Salary Range: $6,904 - $10,604 per month (non‑PERS)

We are seeking a senior‑level project manager to oversee 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:

• Lead interdisciplinary teams composed of staff, vendors, and consultants.
• Direct, schedule, scope, budget, and manage a portfolio of highly complex, high‑risk projects.
• Ensure the formation and operationalization of new programs integrated into ODOT’s enterprise and funding portfolio.
• Facilitate hybrid work arrangements; this limited‑duration appointment ends on or before December 31, 2027 and may become permanent.

• Direct interdisciplinary teams in executing complex program development, defining project scope, establishing milestones, and allocating resources.
• Define and control project scopes, securing leadership approval and managing change requests through formal project management practices.
• Develop and track detailed project schedules, coordinate with resource managers, mitigate task dependencies, and prevent schedule slippage.
• Forecast, monitor, and manage project budgets, controlling expenditures and documenting plan modifications.
• Administer high‑value contracts by reviewing deliverables, monitoring vendor performance, and managing contractor relations.
• Lead procurement life cycles, author statements of work, evaluate technical proposals, and negotiate to secure project resources.
• Oversee comprehensive project planning, scope management, and risk mitigation.
• Direct ODOT staff and consultants while maintaining quality control processes.
• Work in an office environment requiring extended stationary periods; occasional travel may include overnight or out‑of‑state assignments.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays, flexible schedules, paid leave, and more.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range, determined via an equal pay assessment.
• PERS eligibility increases salary by 6.95% once the employee becomes eligible.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

• Seven years of professional‑level experience related to the class concept.
• OR two years of professional‑level experience AND a Project Management Professional certification.
• OR four years of professional‑level experience AND a bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, public administration, or a closely related field.
• OR six years of professional‑level experience 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.
• Current PMP certification or a comparable project‑management credential.
• Experience implementing fee‑based transaction programs and systems in a public service environment, including both heavy business process change and system change.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship.
• US Department of Homeland Security I‑9 form required; we are not an E‑Verify participating employer.
• The State of Oregon does not request age or date of birth during the application process.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• Background checks may be conducted on final candidates, excluding current ODOT employees.
• Employees are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

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 law. Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation during the application process. For EEO/AA/ADA concerns, contact 1‑877‑336‑6368.