Port of Portland Hiring for IT Project Manager at Portland, OR  Full Time

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have – our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them – to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone’s life better. And we’ll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region’s success and include those who have been excluded in the past. Our employees are the power behind the Port, working together to have a positive impact and ensure every person who crosses our path feels valued, included, and respected. We want you to love this place as much as we do. And with your help – together with our partners, customers, and community – we’ll help drive meaningful change.

We are looking for someone who can provide the overall project management of significant and complex IT capital and operating projects. Work with various IT staff and Port customers to develop a thorough understanding of the requested project requirements if that’s you apply today.

The Port offers a competitive benefits package, including retirement through the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and a collaborative and diverse work environment. In this position, you’ll have an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule typically working two days in office (at the PDX airport) each week with the remainder working remote. When you’re in the office, you’ll be in a modern, open building with an amazing view of Mt. Hood and inbound and outbound flights right outside our windows!

• Manage complex capital and operating IT projects by developing and managing project plan, covering the major items of scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Manage project support and implementation teams, including internal support and consultants.
• Coordinate and report project updates, including costs, and risks, issues, and impacts to project sponsor(s) and stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation for capital improvement and operating projects, developing the work scope, schedule, budget, justification, and marketing efforts related to obtaining funding approval.
• Manage consultant selection processes and contracts, including those requiring commission approval.

• Bachelor’s degree in field of Information Technology (IT) or Management Information Systems (MIS), or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years (5-8 years with degree) experience in the management of complex IT capital and/or operating projects within established cost, quality, scope and schedule parameters as an IT systems and/or applications analyst;
• Experience with project and portfolio management tools and systems preferred; or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Criminal History Records check and Security Threat Assessment required for a PDX Security Badge.
• License and/or Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred).

Demonstrated skills:

• Demonstrated IT project management skills and expertise.
• Promote leadership, good judgment, and technical competence.
• Have excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Promotes safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work.
• Focuses on safety improvements and complies with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Shows the utmost respect for others and is a proven team player.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Speak to management groups presenting information in a clear and concise manner.
• Motivate and organize multidisciplinary technical project teams.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and passion for being inclusive.

• Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.
• Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don’t just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
• Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
• Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.
• ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources at 503.415.6000