PMO Manager (Information Technology Project and Portfolio Manager 2)

Initial Posting Date:

09/03/2025

Application Deadline:

09/17/2025

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$8,504 - $13,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

PMO Manager (Information Technology Project and Portfolio Manager 2)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! PMO Manager (Information Technology Project and Portfolio Manager 2)

As the Manager of Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), you will lead a team who is accountable for on time, in-budget delivery of IT Enterprise business critical projects as defined in the overall organizational strategic plan. Leads and motivates a team of Project Managers and support staff, develops, and enhances enterprise-wide and internal project processes, and provides leadership throughout the entire lifecycle of required projects. Supervise and leads a group of Enterprise Project Managers and support staff Initiate and set goals for EIS PMO programs/project according to the strategic objectives of the organization.

The EPMO Manager provides thought leadership and project portfolio level reporting to the Executive Leadership team. Define, communicate, and execute the vision and strategies for effective project management across the organization Provide oversight and guidance to the EPMO team for the effective and timely execution of projects Leads & Facilitates governance for the EIS project portfolio and each individual project.

Position duties and responsibilities at a glance:

• Plan the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones, and processes.

• Develop or approve budgets and operations.

• Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.

• Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.

• Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people.

• Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed.

• Read reports prepared by managers, policy, quality & process staff to determine progress and issue.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related* experience; OR

• Three years of related* experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

*Related experience is defined as: professional experience as a program/project leader, assigning and reviewing work of professional staff (e.g., developers, engineers, etc.) including project responsibility for developing goals and objectives, project evaluation, and monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget.

NOTE: In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience

Desired Attributes:

• Ability to decompose a project into distinct work packages and determine appropriate resource requirements for each work package Ability to distinguish user requests from the underlying business needs and distinguish solution ideas from requirements.

• Knowledge and in-depth understanding of contemporary requirements elicitation, analysis, specification, verification, and management practices and the ability to apply them in a fast- paced business environment.

• Demonstrated expertise of product management concepts and how products are positioned and developed with concepts around waterfall and agile management.

• Proven skills in the effective use of Microsoft Project, Project Portal and Microsoft Visio

• Requires demonstrated extensive experience in project management principles, processes, and techniques per PMBOK methodologies within an enterprise information technology environment.

• Ability to work with and through people to establish goals, objectives, and action plans.

• Strong general business acumen, including financial management skills.

• Excellent leadership capabilities, strong judgment, and the ability to work effectively with and influence clients, team members, management, and external groups.

Preference statement:

Preference will be given to those candidates with the Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.  We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.

Application Details and Instructions

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume.  If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.

• This announcement is for 1, full-time, management service, exempt, PMO Manager (Classification: Information Technology Project and Portfolio Manager 2) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Team strives to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance and innovation. Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is a state government-wide Information Technology (IT) program led by an administrator who also serves as Oregon’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). The EIS team is built on collaboration and support. We work together to ensure our customer agencies receive the highest quality of service. We take pride in our work and look for ways to innovate. EIS is committed to hiring highly skilled, diverse and dedicated employees who will bring a unique skill set to the team.

Additional benefits include:

• This position is eligible for hybrid work , in-office work will be required. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

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• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

Additional Details

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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