Senior Project Manager

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Equal pay assessment

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Salem seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead IT projects for the Driver and Motor Vehicles Division. You will define project scope, justify IT initiatives, and guide teams through design, implementation, and optimization of business processes.

As a member of the leadership team, you will develop a division-level project portfolio, oversee standards, and partner with DMV colleagues to build a DMV-wide repository of business functions.

Qualifications

• Portfolio management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience mentoring junior project managers and other project team members.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, especially public speaking and group facilitation.
• Experience with procurement and project oversight framework systems such as Oregon Buys and DAS/EIS Stage Gate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as designated business architect for major IT related projects.
• Assemble teams to support major IT related projects.
• Monitor performance of team members.
• Develop division level project portfolio and review strategic planning goals.
• Guide non-IT business initiatives for DMV units.

Skills

Portfolio management

Mentoring

Public speaking

Facilitation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or related field

Oregon ProjectManagementAssociate Certification

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Job description

Initial Posting Date

08/31/2026

Application Deadline

09/10/2026

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$6,904 - $10,604

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager 3 – Senior Project Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation
Driver and Motor Vehicles Division (DMV)
Systems & Planning Branch
Salem

The role

Join our team as a senior project manager where you will provide DMV business units with the definition and justification of proposed information technology (IT) related projects that support the agency’s goals. Serving as part of the leadership team, you will oversee business processes, assemble and guide teams through assigned projects, serve as a consultant to DMV leaders on design, implementation and optimization of business processes, conduct assessments related to business architecture, develop and implement standards, oversee improvement efforts, and much more.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon’s communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life

• Serve as designated business architect for major IT related projects.

• Assemble teams to support major IT related projects.

• Monitor performance of team members.

• Develop division level project portfolio. Review strategic planning goals and deliverables, work with staff to propose business focused impacts.

• Guide non-IT business initiatives for DMV units.

• Coordinate and facilitate team meetings.

• Assist with definition and justification of IT related projects.

• Develop, implement and maintain business architecture policies, processes and procedures.

• Partner with agency colleagues to develop a comprehensive repository of DMV’s business functions.

• Guide process improvements for standardization efforts.

• Provide advice and develop recommendations for DMV management.

• Participate in various meetings, forums and focus groups.

• Occasional travel to DMV offices and other locations throughout the state is required.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with at least one day in the office per month for team meetings.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

What’s in it for you

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications

• Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept;
• OR
• Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon ProjectManagementAssociate Certification;
• OR
• Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field;
• OR
• Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.

What we’d like to see

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Demonstrated experience with portfolio management methodologies and best practices.

• Experience mentoring junior project managers and other project team members.

• Effective oral and written communication skills, especially public speaking, group facilitation, conflict resolution and resource negotiation.

• Experience using procurement and project oversight framework systems similar to Oregon Buys and DAS/EIS Stage Gate.

• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable project management credential.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-931-1206 or email [e-mail].

Additional information

• 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. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff irmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.