Strategic Initiatives Project Manager (Opa4)

Initial Posting Date:

06/18/2024

Application Deadline:

07/02/2024

Agency:

Oregon Business Development Department

Salary Range:

$6,318 - $9,710

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Strategic Initiatives Project Manager (OPA4)

Job Description:

Business Oregon, the state's economic development agency, is currently hiring a permanent Strategic Initiatives Project Manager (Operations & Policy Analyst 4) position. We are looking for a highly organized, implementation-oriented professional with experience in project management, strategic planning, and data analysis, metrics development, and key performance dashboards. If you are interested and would like to join our talented team, please considering applying today!

The incumbent in this position will have the chance to dive into long-term planning, dream up new ways to look at output and impact, and have a chance to craft innovative ideas into real-life plans that impact communities across Oregon. This position helps build and manage internal systems to meld the measurable impact of the agency's work into a compelling story, in a consistent way.

This position will be a key part of the Operations Division, residing in the Communications and Research section.

Note: We value our employees and want to encourage work-life balance and flexibility. This position may have the ability to work remotely with some required days to work in the Portland or Salem office.

What this position will do:

• This position will have the opportunity to consistently engage with the agency Director and leadership team, and provide administrative project management, strategic policy, and internal systems support. The role provides internal organizational project management functions and drives strategic initiatives that improve and innovate department functions.

• The candidate we need will have a unique skillset and experience with project management, strategic planning, data analysis, strong organizational communications, and creative thinking. We want you to take strategic concepts from leadership and create and complete plans that bring them to fruition.

• Lead internal communications, internal cross-functional collaboration, and internal memo and policy development and implementation. Particularly delivering consistent messages and updates from the executive team.

• Develop processes to determine prioritization of ideas and subsequently design project plans to manage. Including allocation of resources, necessary legislative requests, rule and policy development and external partner collaboration.

• Oversee the internal coordination and agency reporting process for all of Governor's agency expectations. This position will lead coordination of agency-wide reporting requirements and look for ways to create consistent systems to communicate outcomes and performance.

Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all of the following skills:

• Demonstrated skill and experience in project management and/or organizational change management.

• Advanced skills in strategic planning, development and implement projects and strategic initiatives.

• Experience in data analysis, creating metrics and dashboards for organizational metrics and reporting.

• Experience in organizational communications, managing communications channels and providing change management updates.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including public speaking and presentation skills and compelling business writer.

• Highly organized, implementation oriented, and resourceful.

Please note: if you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration.

What you need to qualify:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

What Business Oregon does:

Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 180 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon's businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.

Agency

• The mission of Business Oregon - is to invest in Oregon businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy.

Operations Division serves every part of the department and includes all central administrative services. The central services include: Communications and Research; Employee Services/HR; Fiscal and Budget Services; Information Technology; Internal Audit; and Policy, Rules, and Contracts (PRAC).

The Communications and Research Section includes the Communications and Research teams, providing services and tools agency-wide, assisting with research and products for strategy and policy-making decisions; and manages agency marketing, communications, social media, and branding.

How to Apply

Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PST on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

• If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account through Jobs Hub.

• Click the "Apply" button above to complete your online application.

• Attach your current cover letter and resume. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration. Clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and requested skills listed above.

• You may attach your cover letter and resume at the beginning of process or at the end of process of completing your workday application.

• Complete the questionnaire. Warning

• Workday will timeout due to inactivity and will not save your application progress unless you use the "save for later" function. If you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.

• The candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills of this position will be invited to interview.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.

• Invest in Your Future: Pension plan, deferred comp, short- and long-term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

• Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work.

• Inclusion: At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.

Additional Information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

• It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them. Should you need assistance, or an accommodation please contact Employee Services at: Biz.HumanResources@biz.oregon.gov to discuss how we can best meet your needs.

• Veterans' Preference

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the Veterans' Preference link for additional information.

• Criminal Records Check

• Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Work Authorization

• The Oregon Business Development Department (dba Business Oregon) does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• This position is a classified, full-time position, exempt and is not represented by a union.

• PERS

• This is a PERS qualifying position. After a six-month waiting period eligible Management Service, Executive Service, and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account. This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.

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Need help?

For questions about this job, contact Sue Hyer, HR Analyst in Employee Services, at Sue.S.Hyer@biz.oregon.gov or 971-345-1259.

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