Job Title : Project Manager
Location : Salem, OR Part time role - Hybrid
Duration : 12 Months
Key Skills : Project management , Agile, Learning Management System (LMS), Process Maps and Gap Analyses, Requirements gathering, Budget
Description : Seeking a qualified Project Manager to plan, assess, coordinate, oversee, and lead the implementation and rollout of a Learning Management System (LMS). This part-time role averages approximately twenty (20) hours per week, with hours varying based on business needs. The selected employee will undergo an orientation , typically ranging from 16 to 40 hours, upon starting their role.
Experience Requirements Five (5) years of project management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing large-scale, enterprise-level IT projects in government or regulated environments.
- Proven experience with complex IT system implementation in state government and successful implementation.
- Familiarity with PMBOK, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
- Experience with incremental funding models and state government project oversight frameworks, including ORS 276A and CIO authority.
- Skill in requirements elicitation, process modeling, gap analysis, and feasibility studies.
- Strong analytical skills, including complex data interpretation for decision-making and performance tracking.
- Experience with data visualization tools and IT performance metrics.
- Effective communication and facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships.
- Commitment to public service values, transparency, and accountability.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary environments.
- Professional certifications such as PMI-PBA, PMP, or equivalent are preferred, but not required.
- Requirements gathering experience.
- Project budget management experience.
- Demonstrated experience and confidence in collaborating with senior-level sponsors.
Preferred Experience Deliverables
Candidates with experience producing the following deliverables may receive additional consideration :
Project Charter and Implementation PlanProcess Maps and Gap AnalysesLMS Requirements DocumentationDraft solicitation packages (e.g., RFPs), including evaluation criteria and scoring guidesWeekly status reportsMeeting planning documents, facilitation materials, and related documentation.Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the project through the EIS / LFO Stage Gate process, preparing required artifacts such as IT investment forms, business cases, project charters, and procurement readiness documentation.Apply and promote established project management principles and best practices to ensure accountability and effective value delivery.Ensure alignment with DAS Enterprise IT standards, strategies, and architecture supporting cloud adoption, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation.Develop and manage comprehensive project plans guiding LMS implementation from initiation to completion.Coordinate stakeholder engagement across the agency to ensure alignment, communication, and collaboration.Facilitate meetings, monitor project progress, and maintain organized and accessible project documentation.Ensure compliance with state IT governance requirements, Stage Gate standards, and security protocols.Provide regular project updates, including weekly status reports and executive summaries.Collaborate with procurement on solicitations, evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.Oversee system configuration, data migration, testing, training, and other implementation activities.Identify, track, and resolve project issues and risks to maintain momentum.Develop and implement a comprehensive change management plan.Track project expenditures and report spending against the approved budget.