IT Project Manager 2 LDA

This recruitment is a Limited Duration Assignment that is expected to last two (2) years, but may end at any time. This recruitment may be used to fill future regular and LDA positions.

Do you take a collaborative approach in managing multiple complex, concurrent projects supporting a wide range of information technology portfolios? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community? We have the job for you!

This work matters.

OVERVIEW
As the  IT Project Manager 2, you will be responsible for projects performed for the Information Technology Division within the Department of County Assets (DCA) at Multnomah County. Working across multiple departments and customer groups, you will manage a broad range of IT projects, resources and priorities. Your experiences in conducting business analysis will be leveraged..  You will provide technical supervision to project team members to facilitate the implementation of goals, objectives and associated project activities, leading projects to their successful conclusion .

Types of Projects May Include:
Define, procure, test and implement packaged software.
Define, design, develop, test and implement custom applications.
Upgrade application environments, software and tools to support IT initiatives.
Implement new hardware technology for use by IT staff and/or County staff to support business initiatives.
Integrate data from multiple systems into usable platforms.

Major Responsibilities:
Create a project definition outlining the purpose of the project and the success criteria.
Manage stakeholder expectations and communications.
Perform issue and risk tracking and mitigation strategies; escalate risks as appropriate.
Lead change management associated with projects and programs.
Identify and develop effective communication plans for each stakeholder group and coordinate throughout the project life-cycle.
Manage procurement process if projects require RFP, CPQ, or other procurement efforts.
Provide budget and resource estimates and forecasting including ongoing operational support cost.
Conduct analysis to define and scope projects
Assist with the development of policies and procedures
Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance.
Provide Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence subject matter expertise and leadership.
Work with business and technical subject matter experts to transform business requirements into functional Data Warehouse design requirements, data model, metadata, and ETL processes while ensuring resulting implementation meets architectural and data governance standards.

To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 3 years experience of industry related in complex IT project management. Expert knowledge of the area of responsibility (e.g. Applications development, Business Intelligence) (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).
Experience in a highly distributed environment with medium to large size projects.
This position must pass a criminal history check.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Project Management Profession (PMP) Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Transferable skills:

Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception by the first day of work as a qualification of employment. The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.

Teleworking: At this time, this position is designated to “routine telework,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home) most of the time.

Please see the job announcement on County site for additional info.