Senior Project Manager (OPA3) - Limited Duration
State of Oregon
- Salem, OR
- $5,948-8,785 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
OR;
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.Note: the specific type of experience or education requirements will be listed by the recruiting agency based on the position under recruitment.Salary range:Non-PERS Rate (AA): $5,948 - $8,785PERS Rate (AP): $6,361 - $9,395The top ten attributes OPDC is looking for in the SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (OPA3) role:SaaS Procurement Experience: Demonstrated experience in procuring SaaS solutions, including vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor management.Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage complex IT projects, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.Technical Proficiency: Strong technical background with knowledge of SaaS architectures, cloud computing principles, and integration methods (API’s, web services)Vendor Management Expertise: Experience in managing relationships with SaaS vendors, including performance monitoring, contract compliance, and issue resolution.Change Management Skills: Ability to facilitate organizational associated with the implementation of a new SaaS application, including training, communication, and stakeholder engagement.Project Performance: Defining, tracking, and analyzing performance metrics to assess project progress, identify areas for improvement, and ensure alignment with project objectives and organizational goals.Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying and mitigating project risks, such as data security concerns, data migration challenges, and service disruptions during implementation.Quality Assurance: Experience in overseeing quality assurance processes, including user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure the SaaS application meets functional and performance requirements.Budget Management: Ability to develop and manage project budgets for SaaS implementation, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting to stakeholders.Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including executives, end-users, and IT teams.Applicants must submit:ResumeCover LetterYour resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate specific examples of diverse set of skills and attributes to effectively support procuring and implementing a Software as a Service (SaaS) business application.**APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT PROVIDE THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS WITH THEIR APPLICANTION WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT**Veterans Preference:Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting. For more information, please go to the State website:The Oregon Public Defense Commission is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. Assistance will be provided in the recruitment, application, and selection process to applicants with disabilities who request such assistance. Please call (503) 991-2274 as early as possible regarding any assistance you may require.**This recruitment is scheduled to be open until positions are filled and may close at any time.**