IS Project Manager 1

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness resources

Career development

Commuting assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Oregon Youth Authority's Information Services Project Management Office is hiring a Project Manager 1 to lead technology projects that shape how OYA serves youth across the state.

You will manage the full lifecycle of IT initiatives—from initial planning through implementation and closeout—coordinating with technical teams, vendors, and business partners to keep projects on scope, on schedule, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible paraprofessional or technical experience related to the series concept.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• A Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of small to medium IT projects — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; manage the issue log and change control process.
• Coordinate implementation, deployment, and go-live activities across teams and environments.
• Support PMO governance with documentation, portfolio/status reporting, and standards adherence.
• Lead stakeholder communication and ensure plans align with security, accessibility, and agency standards.

Skills

PM principles

IT project coordination

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Documentation & governance

Risk & change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PMI PMP Certification

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Public Admin

Oregon Project Management Associate Certification

Tools

MS Project

Planner

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 09/14/2026 Application Deadline: 09/28/2026

Agency: Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range: $5,458 - $8,352

Position Type: Employee

IS Project Manager 1

Location: SALEM, OREGON - Central Office - Information Systems Department

The Oregon Youth Authority's Information Services Project Management Office is hiring a Project Manager 1 to lead technology projects that directly shape how OYA serves youth across the state. In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of IT initiatives — from initial planning through implementation and closeout — coordinating with technical teams, vendors, and business partners to keep projects on scope, on schedule, and within budget. You will identify and mitigate risk, manage change requests, and keep leadership and stakeholders informed through clear, consistent reporting. This is a chance to bring structure and consistency to how OYA delivers technology solutions that strengthen security, improve compliance, and enhance services for staff and the youth in our care. We're looking for someone who thrives on organization, communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical partners, and applies an equity lens to the project decisions that affect our workforce and the communities we serve.

Your role as IS Project Manager 1: Manage the full lifecycle of small to medium IT projects — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout — including charters, schedules, budgets, and governance documentation. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; manage the issue log and formal change control process, escalating significant items to project sponsors or governance leadership. Coordinate implementation, deployment, and go-live activities — including system testing and UAT — across application, infrastructure, security, and business teams. Support PMO governance by maintaining project documentation, preparing portfolio and executive status reporting, and applying established project management standards. Lead stakeholder communication and compliance — developing communication plans, preparing status reports and briefings, and ensuring project work aligns with agency, security, and accessibility standards.

About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you! People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply! For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

Our amazing benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family.
• Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

Three years of progressively responsible paraprofessional or technical experience related to the series concept; OR An Oregon Project Management Associate Certification AND two years of progressively responsible experience related to the series; OR A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field; OR A Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate IT project activities.
• Skill in requirements gathering, documentation, and process mapping.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Skill in facilitation, meeting management, and conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with information technology concepts, system development, and software implementation processes.
• Ability to track multiple assignments, manage competing deadlines, and follow structured workflows.

Desired Attributes

If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position. Proven IT project management and planning skills, preferably in public sector. Strong risk, issue, change, and dependency management skills Experience coordinating complex technology implementations and cross-functional technical teams Experience coordinating vendor and contract/procurement deliverables (SOWs, RFPs/RFQs, vendor performance) Strong documentation and PMO governance practice (project files, status reporting, standards) Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills (assessed in application materials and/or at the time of interview) Analytical and problem-solving skills (assessed in application materials and/or at the time of interview) Working familiarity with project collaboration tools (MS Project, Planner, SharePoint, Teams)

Eligibility and Compliance

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The more diverse we are, the better our work will be. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position. In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statute focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards. All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Hybrid Work Information

Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. Hybrid work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to: Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting, as necessary. Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; OYA IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work. Have a private workspace. Maintain good standing (i.e., no performance or attendance issues).

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