Project Manager
Salem, OR-Hybrid
12 months+ Contract
Part-time
Shift timings: 8AM-3.30PM PST
 
Role:
DPSST is seeking a qualified Project Manager to plan, assess, coordinate, oversee, and lead the implementation and rollout of a Learning Management System (LMS). This part-time role averages approximately twenty (20) hours per week, with hours varying based on business needs. The selected employee will undergo an orientation , typically ranging from 16 to 40 hours, upon starting their role. The selected candidate will begin by spending time on-site at the academy to meet stakeholders and understand the project scope; remote work will be available thereafter. 
Project Timeline 
Estimated project duration is approximately 18 months, from contract execution through full implementation. 
 
Experience Requirements 

• Five (5) years of project management experience. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience managing large-scale, enterprise-level IT projects in government or regulated environments. 
• Proven experience with complex IT system implementation in state government and successful implementation. 
• Familiarity with PMBOK, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies. 
• Experience with incremental funding models and state government project oversight frameworks, including ORS 276A and CIO authority. 
• Skill in requirements elicitation, process modeling, gap analysis, and feasibility studies. 
• Strong analytical skills, including complex data interpretation for decision-making and performance tracking. 
• Experience with data visualization tools and IT performance metrics. 
• Effective communication and facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships. 
• Commitment to public service values, transparency, and accountability. 
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments. 
• Professional certifications such as PMI-PBA, PMP, or equivalent are preferred, but not required. 
• Requirements gathering experience. 
• Project budget management experience. 
• Demonstrated experience and confidence in collaborating with senior-level sponsors. 

Preferred Experience Deliverables 

• Candidates with experience producing the following deliverables may receive additional consideration: 
• Project Charter and Implementation Plan 
• Process Maps and Gap Analyses 
• LMS Requirements Documentation 
• Draft solicitation packages (e.g., RFPs), including evaluation criteria and scoring guides 
• Weekly status reports 
• Meeting planning documents, facilitation materials, and related documentation. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead the project through the EIS/LFO Stage Gate process, preparing required artifacts such as IT investment forms, business cases, project charters, and procurement readiness documentation. 
• Apply and promote established project management principles and best practices to ensure accountability and effective value delivery. 
• Ensure alignment with DAS Enterprise IT standards, strategies, and architecture supporting cloud adoption, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation. 
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans guiding LMS implementation from initiation to completion. 
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across the agency to ensure alignment, communication, and collaboration. 
• Facilitate meetings, monitor project progress, and maintain organized and accessible project documentation. 
• Ensure compliance with state IT governance requirements, Stage Gate standards, and security protocols. 
• Provide regular project updates, including weekly status reports and executive summaries. 
• Collaborate with procurement on solicitations, evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards. 
• Oversee system configuration, data migration, testing, training, and other implementation activities. 
• Identify, track, and resolve project issues and risks to maintain momentum. 
• Develop and implement a comprehensive change management plan. 
• Track project expenditures and report spending against the approved budget. 

 ?Working Conditions 

• This position will primarily work within an office setting, with occasional environment variation in multidiscipline areas and learning environments. 
• As a Project Manager an employer issued phone, and laptop will be provided. 
• Occasional travel is required for attending meetings, trainings, and other project related activities at the DPSST campus, travel reimbursement will be provided in compliance with applicable policy. 

 Additional Requirements 

• Final candidates will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse information will be reviewed and may result in withdrawal of the contract. 

 
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 60.00/hr.