Senior Project Manager

Portland, Oregon | Full-time | $82,960 $103,700 annually

Worksystems is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead workforce development initiatives that connect employers and job seekers in target sectors such as Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Construction, Early Childhood Education, and Healthcare. The role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and program execution in a complex, multi?stakeholder environment.

• Pay: $82,960 $103,700 annually, based on experience
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision with employer contributions; 401(k) with employer match; generous PTO; volunteer leave; employee assistance program
• Location: Portland Metro area (hybrid work environment with flexible office use and free parking or transit pass)
• Schedule: Full?time, Mon?Fri, flexible work schedule with occasional in?person meetings
  

Worksystems invests and aligns resources, builds partnerships, and designs programs to improve the quality of the workforce in the City of Portland, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. The mission is to coordinate a regional workforce system that supports individual prosperity and business competitiveness.

• Minimum 5 years in workforce development, economic development, human services, program administration, grant management, or nonprofit services
• Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and manage contracts and budgets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet performance outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Bachelors degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Technical skills: Microsoft 365, Zoom, Asana or similar project management tools
• Ability to pass a pre?employment background check
• Bonus: Direct experience in construction or one of the target sectors (manufacturing, clean energy, construction, early childhood education, healthcare)
  

• Design and implement workforce development programs aligned with regional labor market needs and equity goals
• Develop and manage contracts and budgets with community?based organizations, training providers, and other stakeholders
• Lead strategic partnerships with training and education partners, unions, apprenticeship programs, economic development entities, and educational institutions
• Provide technical assistance and oversight to contractors, ensuring compliance with performance metrics and fiscal requirements
• Analyze labor market data and community needs to inform program design and continuous improvement efforts
• Interpret and apply complex policy and regulatory guidelines, ensuring programs meet legal and funding requirements
• Facilitate collaborative meetings and convene stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes across sectors
• Represent Worksystems in regional and statewide forums, including chambers of commerce, economic development groups, and industry coalitions
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external audiences, communicating program impact and strategic direction
• Lead procurement processes and pursue funding opportunities to sustain and grow sector programs
• Support events that promote inclusive practices in the trades and contribute to organizational learning through research and evaluation
• Other duties as assigned
  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Volunteer leave and employee assistance program
  

Application Information

We will begin application review on Monday, December 1, 2025, with first?round interviews starting as early as December 4, 2025. The posting will be open through Friday, December 5, 2025.

Worksystems is an equal?opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.