Senior Project Manager; Limited​/JR

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Project Manager 3

Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS)

Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)

This is a Limited Duration position currently approved through June 30, 2027
, with the possibility of extension. Limited duration employees receive full benefits. Current State of Oregon government employees may be considered as a job rotation.

Join Workday Oregon at Oregon Department of Administrative Services! At DAS, we power the systems that make Oregon government work. Our team supports Workday Oregon, the statewide HR and payroll system serving 45,000+ public employees across all three branches of government. We value equity, excellence, accountability, and integrity, and we’re committed to modernizing HR and payroll practices through innovation, analytics, and collaboration.

As a Senior Project Manager
, you’ll take the lead on complex, high-impact projects that touch agencies across the state. In this role, you will guide enterprise-wide initiatives that directly support the efficiency and accuracy of Oregon’s HR and payroll operations.

• Lead large, complex Workday Oregon projects from strategy and planning through implementation
• Coordinate cross-agency project teams and collaborate with partners across the enterprise
• Manage scope, timelines, risks, issues, and project dependencies
• Ensure system solutions align with statewide policy, business requirements, and operational needs
• Drive adoption and successful change outcomes across agencies during system rollouts

View the entire job description here.

To qualify for this position, you must have:

• Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept;
• OR Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an 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.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong leadership and project management discipline.
• Experience managing complex, multi-agency projects with diverse partners and customers.
• Experience identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and managing risks.
• Knowledge of IT system implementations or large-scale business transformations.
• Excellent communication, partner engagement, and change management skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Suite, SharePoint, Visio, and Smart Sheets.

Ready to join our team?

• External Applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting.
• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

Important Application Requirements: All applicants must submit both a resume and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed in this posting. Generic or vague cover letters will not be accepted. Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter may not be reviewed.

At DAS, innovation and service excellence start with our people. We support one another as professionals and as individuals, fostering a culture of learning, trust, and collaboration. We believe diversity fuels creativity and better decision-making—and we deeply value the unique strengths and perspectives every team member contributes.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and…