IT Project Management Office Manager

JOB Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program. Learn more about the benefits Metro offers. Metro seeks a skilled and experienced Information Technology Project Management Office (IT PMO) Manager to lead and oversee our organization's IT project management division. Are you a visionary leader who is skilled at aligning technology with business requirements and resources?Do you have experience with multiple project management methodologies and a record of overseeing successful projects?Do you enjoy motivating people and working with diverse agency partners to improve business process functions and technology?If this sounds like you, you could be a great fit as the leader for our IT Project Management Office. The IT PMO Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful project execution, alignment with organizational and departmental goals, program and portfolio management services and continuous improvement of project management methodologies. This position will allow the successful applicant to design project intake structures, project prioritization methodologies, resource allocation and status reporting structures. This role requires a dynamic individual with exceptional leadership, communication, problem solving and analytical skills. As a member of the IT Department’s Leadership Team, you are a key stakeholder in establishing technology prioritization at Metro.As the IT Project Management Office Manager, you will: Develop the IT Project Management Office, its framework, processes, and standards.Lead and mentor a team of project managers and business analyst professionals that will focus on gathering business and technical requirements, manage projects throughout their lifecycle and assist with project related organizational change management practices.Establish a project intake process and project evaluation methodologies, including scope, schedule, budget and resource assessment, project risk and timing.Collaborate with management to align project initiatives with Metro's strategic goals and objectives.Create and establish a transparent prioritization process.Create project monitoring and status reporting processes to give transparency and performance feedback.Work with our Applications team and other Metro business areas to develop application roadmaps and business process improvements.Attributes for successExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Enjoys problem-solving and fostering effective collaboration between business units and multiple stakeholders.Experience in change management practices.Experience with multiple methods of project management, including Waterfall, Agile and Lean.High level of organization with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, projects, and tasks.Ability to flex the approach to projects between methodologies, depending on the approach needed for the specific project.Experience with creating and updating status reports to include scope, schedule, and budget progression of projects as well as prioritization updates for departments and staff.Experience working within a union represented environment. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community. Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action PlanTO QUALIFYWe 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 in your application materials on how your background is relevant. Minimum qualificationsFive years leading or supervising, ANDBachelor's degree in the area of assignment or a related field, ANDTwo years’ of progressively responsible project management experience, customer service or technology experience, ORAny combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to applyIf you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.Hybrid TeleworkAt this time, this position is designated as “hybrid telework.” During the first six months of employment, you will be required to work in the office 1-2 days per week. The manager will work with you to identify a schedule that balances the operational needs of the department and your needs. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington to work at Metro.Like to have qualificationsYou do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. 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.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or other professional certifications in project management.Experience with Enterprise software development and configuration.LEAN or Six Sigma processes.Experience working as or with business analysts. Experience successfully acquiring software or contracted services through a competitive solicitation process.Experience with portfolio management.SCREENING AND EVALUATIONThe application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.A completed Resume that includes the details for each employerName of employer, working title Dates of employment; including if the work was full-time or part-time your title, Number of employees supervised Summary of your responsibilitiesA cover letter detailing the following: Why you are interested in serving Metro as our IT PMO Manager.Your experience in developing a transparent project intake process that aligns with organizational priorities.How you meet the requirements of this position.The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.Initial review of minimum qualificationsIn-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidatesConsideration of top candidates/interviewsTesting/assessments (if applicable)Reference check Background and driving check for finalist candidate COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATONThe full-salary range for this position is step 1: $130,960.55 to step 6: $167,142.28 However, unless a candidate’s qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro’s internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1: $130,960.55 to the equity range step 4: $ 151,603.70 This position is not eligible for overtime and is non-represented. It is classified as a Manager II position.Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.Questions?Recruiter: Carrie GundermannEmail: carrie.gundermann@oregonmetro.gov SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Equal employment opportunityAll qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.AccommodationMetro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.Veterans' preferenceUnder Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. 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