Business Project Manager (Limited Duration)

About the role

The Role We are seeking a senior-level project manager to manage the development and implementation of critical Road Usage Fee (RUF) business projects from concept to completion. Operating within a highly matrixed structure, the successful candidate will organize, and direct multiple interdisciplinary work teams composed of staff, vendors, and consultants. This pivotal role oversees the master-level schedule, scope, budget, and timelines for a portfolio of highly complex, high-risk projects. The final deliverables will directly result in the formation and operationalization of new, enhanced programs integrated into ODOT’s enterprise and funding portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Direct interdisciplinary teams in executing complex program development, defining project scope, establishing milestones, and allocating resources to ensure successful, cost-effective deliverables.
• Define and control project scopes, securing leadership approval while strictly managing change requests through formal project management practices.
• Develop and track detailed project schedules, coordinate with resource managers to align deliverables, mitigate task dependencies, and prevent schedule slippage.
• Forecast, monitor, and manage project budgets, controlling expenditures and documenting plan modifications to maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Administer high-value contracts by conducting deliverable reviews, monitoring vendor performance, and managing contractor relations.
• Lead procurement lifecycles, authoring statements of work, evaluating technical proposals, and driving negotiations to secure project resources.
• Oversee comprehensive project planning, scope management, and risk mitigation to ensure the successful delivery of programs across all workstreams.
• Direct the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) staff and consultants while maintaining quality control processes and driving process improvements.
• Office environment requiring extended stationary periods, repetitive tasks with occasional travel for meetings and training, which may include overnight or out-of-state assignments.

Requirements

• Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept; OR Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute. 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 Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept; OR Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute. 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 Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification.

Skills

Demonstrated success managing large, complex projects and delivering results on time and within scope.
Experience guiding and coordinating project teams to achieve established goals and objectives.
Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance project performance and support successful outcomes.
Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a comparable project management credential.
Experience implementing fee-based transaction programs and systems in a public service environment.
Experience implementing project with both a heavy business process change and system change.

Benefits

To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

Pay

$6,904 - $10,604

Schedule

Hybrid work!