Project Manager

University of Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Manager at the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health, located on the University of Oregon Portland campus, leads complex, high-impact initiatives expanding training programs for child behavioral health as a national model.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will govern projects, align multiple workstreams, assess risks, and guide strategic decisions with autonomy and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of full-time, professional project management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives with significant organizational impact using technology and PM tools.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on priorities, implementation strategies, and resource allocation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executive-level reports and analyses.
• Ability to influence decision-making among leaders, partners, and stakeholders without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for high-impact initiatives advancing the child behavioral health training program as a national model.
• Lead project governance, planning, and performance management across multiple workstreams.
• Establish project goals, evaluate risks and opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership, synthesizing information and guiding decisions.

Skills

Project leadership

Independent judgment

Analytical thinking

Influencing without direct authority

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job no: 536980
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Portland, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Child Development

The CBSO is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that might be someone with a nontraditional background. Even if you don’t think you meet every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply.

The mission of the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon is to expand equitable access to behavioral health support for children and families by training behavioral health providers, advancing research, and strengthening community capacity. Our vision is to ensure that all children have the support they need to thrive. To achieve this vision, the Ballmer has launched the nation’s first undergraduate program in child behavioral health. This program lays the foundation for a credentialed bachelor’s-level behavioral health profession grounded in evidence-based practices that will expand access to care and provides a model that can be scaled nationally.

This groundbreaking institute was made possible by an extraordinary gift from Connie and Steve Ballmer, co-founders of Ballmer Group Philanthropy, and is located on the UO Portland campus.

Position Summary

The Project Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for complex, high-impact initiatives that advance the child behavioral health training program as a national model. Serving as the lead for project governance, planning, and performance management, the position ensures alignment across multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and organizational objectives.
In partnership with executive leadership, the Project Manager establishes project goals, evaluates emerging risks and opportunities, and develops recommendations to address complex operational and strategic challenges. The position exercises substantial independent judgment in setting priorities, determining project approaches, resolving barriers, and adapting strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
The Project Manager serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing analysis, recommendations, and decision-support related to project performance, operational effectiveness, and organizational alignment. The position synthesizes information from diverse sources, identifies trends and implications, and influences decisions that impact project success and broader organizational operations.
This role requires the ability to navigate competing priorities, build consensus among stakeholders, and translate strategic objectives into actionable plans. Reporting to the Senior Director and Chief of Staff, the Project Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability in managing assigned initiatives and advancing organizational goals.

• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of fulltime, professional project management experience

• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives with significant organizational impact leveraging technology and project management tools.
• Established ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions regarding project priorities, implementation strategies, and resource allocation.
• Ability to analyze complex information, evaluate alternatives, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Ability to effectively influence decision-making among leaders, partners, and stakeholders without direct supervisory authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level reports, analyses, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, or a closely related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent project management credential.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience leading and managing complex projects, programs, or strategic initiatives.
• Track record of project management in one or more of the following sectors: public policy, public health, behavioral health, workforce development, higher education, or government.
• Experience working within higher education institutions, including collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, academic units, and administrative departments.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website .

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.

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Advertised: August 26, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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