Project Manager

Position Type/Duration: Full Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $6,098 to $8,172 Per Month
Position Reports To: IS Director
Work Location: Portland, OR – Hybrid (In-Person/Remote Work Model)

Are you passionate about leading and managing projects across teams to improve the quality of public services and jobs in Oregon? If you have project management or business analyst experience in government, worker training, or nonprofit administration, we want to talk with you!

Organizational Overview
RISE Partnership delivers outstanding training and benefits with a focus on equity and worker- employer collaboration. Together with unions and employers, we are proud to support over 80,000 Oregon care providers and state employees. RISE Partnership envisions an Oregon where all workers and the people they serve are honored, valued, and empowered to improve their quality of life.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Information Systems, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of assigned projects and project teams across the organization. This will include utilizing various project management methodologies to complete all stages of the project lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

• Manage project team members including internal employees and external contractors
• Create and manage project budget
• Identify and make operational and staffing recommendations to internal stakeholders (sponsors, executives)
• Create a project Steering Committee, lead meetings, and compile and deliver project status reports
• Identify, track, and manage project risks
• Acquire general understanding of business units
• Create, and manage assigned projects through all project phases
• Work with stakeholders and sponsors to define, document, and manage project scope
• Set and monitor a Project Schedule that includes milestones and deadlines
• Develop an RFP informed by stakeholder input and manage RFP process
• Managing vendor contracts and relationships
• Collaborate with stakeholders including RISE staff, State partners, Union partners, and various worker populations.
• Create project deliverables, status reports and various communication with external and internal stakeholders (sponsors, executives)
• Track project performance using appropriate KPIs, metrics, tools, and techniques
• Submit deliverables and ensure they are produced on time and adhere to quality standards
• Foster a culture based on collaboration and accountability
• Keep IS Director and other Senior Leadership informed of project status
• Maintain confidential financial and operational information
• Perform other relevant, project-related duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage different types of projects including but not limited to: strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects, alternative analysis, continuous improvement, requirements gathering, RFP creation/evaluation, vendor management, product implementation, and SWOT analysis
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong team building and leadership skills
• Knowledge of project management standards
• Demonstrated commitment to leading on equity and inclusion
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, ambiguous, and changing environments
• Ability to support RISE’s organizational values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Equity in the development and delivery of your work including demonstrating positive interactions with staff, vendors, the consumers we support and other organizational stakeholders
• A commitment to treating coworkers and participants with respect

Experience:

• 3 years leading projects as a Project Manager or Business Analyst
• Previous experience in systems integration
• Previous experience managing vendor relations
• Certification in Project Management preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for supervising members of the project team.

Working Conditions

• Check the appropriate health classification group for this position:

❏ Group 1 - Requires physical abilities to perform instant or sustained arduous physical activity

❏ Group 2 - Requires occasional lifting and exertion for short periods

✓ Group 3 - Requires very limited physical exertion

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
RISE Partnership is committed to keeping our community and workforce safe. Please note that effective January 1, 2022, all new employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or possess an approved medical or religious exemption) prior to their start date.

Application Requirements:
Ready to join us? A resume, cover letter and references are required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for RISE Partnership and provide an example of your demonstrated success in a similar position.

Pay and Benefits:
We offer competitive wages and top-notch benefits, including employer sponsored paid medical and dental insurance or an opt-out benefit, vision reimbursement, flexible benefit spending payment, and employee assistance program benefits for ourselves and if applicable our dependents. We also provide a generous employer paid 401K contribution and additional leave benefits to support employee well-being such as paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
RISE Partnership an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our team members are also responsible for conduct consistent with our EEO standards and are expected to demonstrate respect for all coworkers and participants. We also recognize the desirability of increasing employment opportunities for people of color, women, LGBTQQI, people that are bilingual or multilingual, and people with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,098.00 - $8,172.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Work Location: One location