Strategic Initiatives Lead: Countywide Projects & Policy

Multco; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 89,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Multnomah County is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager to support the COO and lead cross-departmental, countywide projects within the Department of County Management (DCM). The role focuses on advising senior leaders, managing complex initiatives, and ensuring progress toward the County's strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, equity-centered leader who can manage multiple projects, budgets, and timelines while communicating with the Board and elected officials.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field; experience may substitute for the degree.
• Three (3) to six (6) years of increasingly responsible leadership experience, including at least two (2) years of senior level consulting experience or project management
• Knowledge of principles and practices of administration in the public sector, including methods used in project management, policy analysis and strategic p

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and implementation, defining scope, goals, milestones and deliverables
• Manage budgets, resources, timelines, risks and documentation
• Develop and administer budgets for Department of County Management (DCM), including presentations and forecasting
• Troubleshoot urgent requests for the COO's office, including emergencies and requests from the Chair and Board of Commissioners
• Provide expert guidance, represent the county to the public and other agencies and resolves confidential inquiries
• Serve as DCM legislative coordinator
• Offer thought-partnership and project support to Central HR for workforce development initiatives like the Executive Learning Series, Multnomah County Managers Conference and Mission, Vision and Values project

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Policy Analysis

Public Sector Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Multnomah County is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager to support the COO and lead cross-departmental, countywide projects within the Department of County Management (DCM). The role focuses on advising senior leaders, managing complex initiatives, and ensuring progress toward the County's strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, equity-centered leader who can manage multiple projects, budgets, and timelines while communicating with the Board and elected officials.