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Portland Community College · 9 hours ago

Project Manager I

Sylvania, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$78K/yr - $95K/yr

4+ years exp

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, serving approximately 80,000 students. They are seeking a Project Manager I to manage projects, coordinate teams, and drive efficiency and system improvement for Academic and Student Affairs projects.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Administers core project management functions and processes (e.g. intake & prioritization, discovery, planning, execution, closure and management reporting, etc.). Ability to lead low to medium complex projects

Demonstrated experience using project management tools and methodologies to manage timelines, communication, organization, reporting, and evaluation of projects

Ability to effectively communicate project expectations and coordinate individuals, groups, teams, and departments with competing priorities

Supports project stakeholders in submission, coordination and status of project requests. Maintains all project software work in accordance with the department’s processes and policies

Supports project teams in the management of project functions, by scheduling meetings, calls, facilitating communication and information flow, and other actions, and attends meetings as needed (records action items, minutes, etc.)

Assists Portfolio Manager and Senior Project Managers by leading ideation and discovery. Supports execution phases by tracking and managing risks, issues, and change requests and updating project artifacts as needed

Contributes to the maintenance and updating of internal process documentation. Assists in developing and maintaining project management best practices. Identifies and recommends process improvements

Qualification

Project management toolsProject managementChange managementTeam coordinationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in project management, administration, management, marketing, communications, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis

Four years of progressively responsible, professional experience related to project management

Demonstrated experience using project management tools and methodologies to manage timelines, communication, organization, reporting, and evaluation of projects

Ability to effectively communicate project expectations and coordinate individuals, groups, teams, and departments with competing priorities

Supports project stakeholders in submission, coordination and status of project requests. Maintains all project software work in accordance with the department's processes and policies

Contributes to the maintenance and updating of internal process documentation. Assists in developing and maintaining project management best practices. Identifies and recommends process improvements

Preferred

Professional work experience in higher education

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options.

Health, Dental, and Vision options

Group Life

Long-term Disability

Long-term Care

Auto and Home Insurance programs

Oregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP

Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement

PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions

Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events

Conference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events

Generous Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)

14.67 hours of vacation leave per month

1 day of sick leave per month

12 paid holidays

PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)

24 hours of personal leave per year