Senior Project Manager
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Management
IT Project Manager, Change Management, Project & Program Management, Operations Management
Salary Range: $6,904 - $10,604
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Senior Project Manager
Agency: Department of Transportation
Job DescriptionProject Manager 3 – Senior Project Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation
Driver and Motor Vehicles Division (DMV)
Systems & Planning Branch
Salem
The role:
Join our team as a senior project manager where you will provide DMV business units with the definition and justification of proposed information technology (IT) related projects that support the agency’s goals. Serving as part of the leadership team, you will oversee business processes, assemble and guide teams through assigned projects, serve as a consultant to DMV leaders on design, implementation and optimization of business processes, conduct assessments related to business architecture, develop and implement standards, oversee improvement efforts, and much more.
If you have great communication skills and know how to keep things organized and on track, apply today!
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
A day in the life:Serve as designated business architect for major IT related projects.
Assemble teams to support major IT related projects.
Monitor performance of team members.
Develop division level project portfolio. Review strategic planning goals and deliverables, work with staff to propose business focused impacts.
Guide non-IT business initiatives for DMV units.
Coordinate and facilitate team meetings.
Assist with definition and justification of IT related projects.
Develop, implement and maintain business architecture policies, processes and procedures.
Partner with agency colleagues to develop a comprehensive repository of DMV’s business functions.
Guide process improvements for standardization efforts.
Provide advice and develop recommendations for DMV management.
Participate in various meetings, forums and focus groups.
Occasional travel to DMV offices and other locations throughout the state is required.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with at least one day in the office per month for team meetings.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
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. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
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!
Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept;
OR
Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept
AND a Oregon Project Management Associate Certification;
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
Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.
Demonstrated experience with portfolio management methodologies and best practices.
Experience…
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