IT Project Manager 1 LDA
Apply NowCompany: Multnomah County
Location: Portland, OR 97229
Description:
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$95,900.00 - $143,851.74 Annual
Department:
Department of County Assets (DCA)
Job Type:
Limited Duration
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 29, 2025
The Opportunity:
Shape Multnomah County's Tech Future, One Project at a Time!
This work matters.
Multnomah County IT is searching for a Limited-Duration Assignment (LDA) IT Project Manager 1. Limited Duration Assignments (LDA) are expected to last up to two (2) years, but may end sooner.
OVERVIEW
Are you ready to transform technology? We're seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking IT Project Manager 1 LDA to support the IT Division's technical strategy and budget process, and implement IT solutions that align with our goals. This role will directly support the work of the CIO's office and contribute to high-level initiatives, including strategic budget planning and policy development.
Join Multnomah County's Department of County Assets (DCA) as an IT Project Manager 1 LDA and take the lead on key technology projects. Reporting to the Deputy CIO, you'll manage medium-complexity initiatives from start to finish, directly influencing how technology serves our community. Your responsibilities span the entire project lifecycle, including planning, building business cases, financial analysis, budget support, handling service requests, and contributing to larger operational or capital projects.
Types of Projects May Include:
Major Responsibilities:
Project Leadership: Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of low-to-moderate complexity IT projects using agile methodologies. Develop comprehensive project plans defining scope, resources, timelines, and milestones. Champion the project vision and customer value, ensuring alignment within the project team. Track project progress using tools (like ServiceNow), manage changes effectively, and drive process improvements throughout the project lifecycle.
Technical Oversight: Provide technical oversight by supervising project team members, promoting IT best practices, industry standards, and awareness of relevant technology trends. Contribute technical expertise to the development, documentation, and communication of IT policies, procedures, and standards, and actively participate in evaluating and testing system upgrades and new product selections.
Strategic Decision-Making: Support strategic decision-making by contributing to IT budget and capital project processes, leveraging technical knowledge to create compelling business cases addressing specific business needs. Ensure solution compliance with all relevant regulations and policies, while also recommending and implementing evaluated improvements to achieve project and operational goals.
Customer Needs Analysis & Solution Planning: Collaborate with customers to define goals and analyze needs, then oversee or develop the detailed requirements, process analyses, UAT plans, and training necessary to deliver user-centered solutions.
Facilitation: Effectively coordinate meetings and schedules, including for the Deputy CIO, while skillfully guiding discussions among diverse stakeholders, technical teams, and customers to achieve project objectives.
Collaboration: Actively collaborate within the IT division through participation in PMO meetings and initiatives, effectively represent IT leadership on county-wide committees and task forces, and support internal team events and communications.
Risk Management: Proactively identify, document, communicate, and track project issues and risks, developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
Communication & Reporting: Ensure clear communication by regularly reporting project status to stakeholders, effectively articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences verbally and in writing, professionally handling inquiries with timely follow-up, and maintaining accurate project information online.
Mentorship & Guidance: Support team members by providing performance feedback input to their managers, and offer expert IT guidance to internal departments, the public, and external agencies as required.
Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.
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*:
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.
*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.
Teleworking: At this time, this position is designated to "Hybrid telework," meaning you will be working remotely (from home) four days a week and one day in the office (Tues). As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR WORK OR STUDENT VISAS. No exceptions.
Screen and Evaluation
The Application Packet:
REQUIRED - A completed short online application
REQUIRED - A resume including the following information for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title and a brief summary of your responsibilities
REQUIRED - A cover letter addressing how your past experience supports your candidacy for the role, including outcomes achieved and lessons learned. Attach the document in a PDF format
Note: All 3 items above are required for your Application to be considered complete. The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the major responsibilities shown in this job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored to determine your eligibility for an interview.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
Evaluation of application by subject matter expert
Phone screen
Consideration of top candidates in an in person virtual interview
Background and reference education checks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.
Type of Position: This salaried executive position is not eligible for overtime.
Location: This position is located in the Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. See above for information about teleworking.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. There is some flexibility with the start and end times and a possibility of a 9/80 schedule depending on the needs of the project teams.
Equal Pay Law
Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Allison Conkling
Email:
allison.conkling@multco.us
Phone:
+1 (503) 2604572
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
9458 - IT Project Manager 1
Pay Range:
$95,900.00 - $143,851.74 Annual
Department:
Department of County Assets (DCA)
Job Type:
Limited Duration
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 29, 2025
The Opportunity:
Shape Multnomah County's Tech Future, One Project at a Time!
This work matters.
Multnomah County IT is searching for a Limited-Duration Assignment (LDA) IT Project Manager 1. Limited Duration Assignments (LDA) are expected to last up to two (2) years, but may end sooner.
OVERVIEW
Are you ready to transform technology? We're seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking IT Project Manager 1 LDA to support the IT Division's technical strategy and budget process, and implement IT solutions that align with our goals. This role will directly support the work of the CIO's office and contribute to high-level initiatives, including strategic budget planning and policy development.
Join Multnomah County's Department of County Assets (DCA) as an IT Project Manager 1 LDA and take the lead on key technology projects. Reporting to the Deputy CIO, you'll manage medium-complexity initiatives from start to finish, directly influencing how technology serves our community. Your responsibilities span the entire project lifecycle, including planning, building business cases, financial analysis, budget support, handling service requests, and contributing to larger operational or capital projects.
Types of Projects May Include:
- Supporting budget and program offer development and tracking, including monthly reports
- IT Temp Staffing, and Staff Augmentation Contract Coordination
- IT Project and IT Strategic Initiative Managemen;
- IT Division Communications and Coordination
- Coordinating Complex Meetings and IT Community Events
- Developing, organizing and maintaining IT Division Policy, Procedures and Standards in coordination with the IT Senior Team
Major Responsibilities:
Project Leadership: Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of low-to-moderate complexity IT projects using agile methodologies. Develop comprehensive project plans defining scope, resources, timelines, and milestones. Champion the project vision and customer value, ensuring alignment within the project team. Track project progress using tools (like ServiceNow), manage changes effectively, and drive process improvements throughout the project lifecycle.
Technical Oversight: Provide technical oversight by supervising project team members, promoting IT best practices, industry standards, and awareness of relevant technology trends. Contribute technical expertise to the development, documentation, and communication of IT policies, procedures, and standards, and actively participate in evaluating and testing system upgrades and new product selections.
Strategic Decision-Making: Support strategic decision-making by contributing to IT budget and capital project processes, leveraging technical knowledge to create compelling business cases addressing specific business needs. Ensure solution compliance with all relevant regulations and policies, while also recommending and implementing evaluated improvements to achieve project and operational goals.
Customer Needs Analysis & Solution Planning: Collaborate with customers to define goals and analyze needs, then oversee or develop the detailed requirements, process analyses, UAT plans, and training necessary to deliver user-centered solutions.
Facilitation: Effectively coordinate meetings and schedules, including for the Deputy CIO, while skillfully guiding discussions among diverse stakeholders, technical teams, and customers to achieve project objectives.
Collaboration: Actively collaborate within the IT division through participation in PMO meetings and initiatives, effectively represent IT leadership on county-wide committees and task forces, and support internal team events and communications.
Risk Management: Proactively identify, document, communicate, and track project issues and risks, developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
Communication & Reporting: Ensure clear communication by regularly reporting project status to stakeholders, effectively articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences verbally and in writing, professionally handling inquiries with timely follow-up, and maintaining accurate project information online.
Mentorship & Guidance: Support team members by providing performance feedback input to their managers, and offer expert IT guidance to internal departments, the public, and external agencies as required.
Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.
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 AND
- Three (3) years of experience managing IT projects, coordinating technical initiatives, or performing business analysis for IT solutions. (Equivalency 7 years of qualifying training and/or experience).
- Experience with schedule, meeting coordination/organization.
- Experience with strategic planning and policy development.
- Experience with departmental level budget management.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) or Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools, ServiceNow.
- Experience using generative AI tools (Gemini or ChatGPT).
- Demonstrated experience using the Google Workspace suite of tools.
- Experience with project scheduling and collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, ServiceNow).
- Demonstrated experience with IT infrastructure or operations.
- Demonstrated experience with researching, writing, and presenting compelling business cases to justify IT projects and expenditures.
- Demonstrated relationship building and communication experience in a large team >20 members.
- Experience supporting senior executives/leadership.
- REQUIREMENT - You must submit a Cover letter and Resume
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.
- Experience in the Public Sector
*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.
Teleworking: At this time, this position is designated to "Hybrid telework," meaning you will be working remotely (from home) four days a week and one day in the office (Tues). As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR WORK OR STUDENT VISAS. No exceptions.
Screen and Evaluation
The Application Packet:
REQUIRED - A completed short online application
REQUIRED - A resume including the following information for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title and a brief summary of your responsibilities
REQUIRED - A cover letter addressing how your past experience supports your candidacy for the role, including outcomes achieved and lessons learned. Attach the document in a PDF format
Note: All 3 items above are required for your Application to be considered complete. The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the major responsibilities shown in this job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored to determine your eligibility for an interview.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
Evaluation of application by subject matter expert
Phone screen
Consideration of top candidates in an in person virtual interview
Background and reference education checks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.
Type of Position: This salaried executive position is not eligible for overtime.
Location: This position is located in the Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. See above for information about teleworking.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. There is some flexibility with the start and end times and a possibility of a 9/80 schedule depending on the needs of the project teams.
Equal Pay Law
Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Allison Conkling
Email:
allison.conkling@multco.us
Phone:
+1 (503) 2604572
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
9458 - IT Project Manager 1