Project Manager

Role    : Project/Program Manager III - RemoteLocation: 136 State Capitol Salem, Oregon 97301 (Locals Preferred) Duration: 6 Months ContractRemote (Locals Preferred)Share suitable profiles to John@sapphirus.comKey Responsibilities:-Individuals with successful project management experience limited to projects of small scope, limited risk and complexity and/or of short duration. -Individuals at this level will typically be assigned to manage projects under the direction of a State supervisor or manager. -Individuals with this level of experience are suitable for small Client Agency projects with clear, achievable outcomes, or in assignment as project support on larger projects. -Individuals at this level can also be used to in the capacity of a Project Controller, provided that they can satisfy the basic requirements of that position. -Advanced level: Individuals with a mastery of project management skills, qualifications and experience. -This individual shall function effectively with very little supervision, while maintaining a high professional standard. -They are assigned to extremely complex and/or high-risk projects that reflect the highest priorities of state government. -These individuals are comfortable working with the highest levels of state government and are able to contribute to the furtherance of the states’ objectives. -These individuals have the necessary skills and experience to assist in statewide project portfolio management and/or IT Investment Management.-Apply project management principles and techniques as defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).  -Manage project budgets, schedules, timelines as well as report on progress and status deliverables.  -Full responsibility for scope management, configuration management, including change control issues logs, testing, verification, and validation of new systems. -Coordination and oversight of all project resources including IS technical staff, customers, and contract personnel. -Ensure adherence to project management, development, testing, and documentation standards of the ISD division.  -Coordinate the implementation of applications with the assigned LSA.  -Manage resource allocation and project team capacity to ensure project work is accomplished. -Project communications, regular “stand up” project meetings, and coordination with the Configuration Management Specialist and Database Administrator. Control and monitor all out-sourced tasks.