Project Manager

10 hours ago

Portland, United States IT Motives Full time

No C2C or Sponsorship



Project Manager:


Want to work within a local government school system and really make a difference? Our partner is looking for a Project Manager who will coordinate and complete a variety of projects on time and within budget; develop project goals, change management strategies, resources, and timelines for project completion. They will manage assigned project(s) in alignment with standards, partner with leaders in the development of project goals, support change management activities, and ensure the commitment of resources and timelines for assigned projects. Does this sound like you, then please apply We value diversity in the workplace and encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply. Thank you


Location: Portland, OR (hybrid)

Type: Long-term Temp


REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

  • Follow common standards for district project management, utilizing recognized project management practices in a variety of domains specifically tailored for the values and vision with a focus on change management principles.
  • Develop project plans and manage execution of all project activities from concept and design through implementation and close-out including project objectives, schedules, budget, change management principles, funding, and staffing.
  • Consult with project sponsors, stakeholders and steering committees to identify objectives, and translate vision into project plan, to ensure that business and functional requirements meet expectations and achieve agreed upon business outcomes; obtain appropriate input from appropriate, business, technical and academic staff.
  • Track action items and deliverables; assign tasks and lead internal and cross-departmental project teams to execute project implementation plans.
  • Collaborate with the communications team to execute and present comprehensive project communication plans.
  • Provide accountability across teams by making sure appropriate milestones and measurements are built into department and project plans.
  • Oversee project operations, risk mitigation, issue resolution, progress and status reporting; assume responsibility for creation of monthly, quarterly and yearly review processes related to strategic plan initiatives, department projects, and company culture.
  • Develop and maintain detailed, clear, complete and accessible project files and documentation in accordance with legal and District requirements and industry best practices.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the Equity Initiative by developing a thorough knowledge and application of the district Racial Educational Equity Policy and other board policies; participate in staff development, in-services and trainings related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and in K – 12 education; model appropriate behaviors; develop, recommend and implement improvements to human resources practices with awareness and understanding of their impact in a racially and culturally diverse community.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

  • Principles, practices and techniques of effective project management.
  • Principles, practices and techniques of effective change management.
  • Strategic planning and implementation strategies.
  • Report preparation and presentation methods and techniques.
  • Organization, workflow management and personnel supervision.
  • Principles of managing, developing, motivating and evaluating staff.
  • Understands that people come before process.
  • The appropriate use of different strategic planning techniques, objectives and metrics. Project management
  • applications, software, and technologies.
  • Process, workflow, contract and resource management techniques.
  • Oral and written communication techniques.
  • Effective negotiation, partnership building techniques; interpersonal skills, using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Microsoft Office Suite of software applications.
  • Google software suite.
  • District policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
  • Applicable local, state and federal laws, codes, rules and regulations.

Ability to:

  • Effectively plan, schedule, and coordinate, high-level strategic projects.
  • Estimate project requirements, and organize resources to meet goals and deadlines.
  • Develop shared and measurable goals for the district and department; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for district investment and impact.
  • Host, prepare and attend events.
  • Maintain project methodology standards, policies, best practices, and templates.
  • Think critically about a problem, approach from multiple perspectives and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Set priorities, manage workflow and perform multiple complex and responsible activities, for multiple projects, concurrently with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Think strategically and develop both short- and long-term plans to meet objectives.
  • Conduct studies, analyze data and prepare and present clear, concise oral and written reports.
  • Read, interpret and provide detailed information concerning policies and procedures where judgment, knowledge and interpretation of procedures and regulations are required.
  • Mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships; deliver a high-level of customer service to all stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels and types of stakeholders and team members, ranging from executive management to project staff and vendors.
  • Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, system capabilities, and established procedures.
  • Handle stressful and/or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
  • Learn the school district organization and administration.
  • Advocate, model, learn and implement Racial Equity Initiative and other board policies. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion, initiative and good judgment
  • Assure efficient and timely delivery of program services, projects and activities.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships across teams, functions and layers with district staff and external stakeholders.
  • Learn and use a variety of technologies and software programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft, applicant tracking and other programs.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING For all classifications in this series, a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, education, project management, public administration, organizational development, psychology, sociology, law, or a related field and the following experience.

EXPERIENCE The Project Manager I requires a minimum of one to two years of experience in managing small-to-medium scale projects.

  • Professional designation as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
  • Professional designation as a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in a richly diverse community and in K-12 education is desirable.

Any other combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered

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