Project Manager (PM2) – Two Remote Work Positions

The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for two Project Manager (PM2) positions in the Modernization Division. These roles will lead the planning and administration of medium-to-large agency-wide enterprise projects, focusing on project management methodologies and supporting business capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and administration of medium-to-large agency-wide enterprise projects
• Direct, coordinate, and control the associated activities for both technical and end user staffing assigned to the project
• Control project scope, cost, and delivery schedules
• Develop detailed project plans and effort-based schedules
• Manage the execution of these work plans

Requirements:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept
• Four years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification
• Two years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND a 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
• Advanced knowledge of formal project management methodology
• Self-motivated with ability to work in teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Experience with user acceptance testing
• Background, knowledge, and experience with effort-based scheduling
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred