Job Description :
Description:
Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects. Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. May require a bachelor''s degree and at least four years or equivalent of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field''s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
This position (Project Manager 2) will be responsible for the coordination and completion of projects. Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Prepares reports for management regarding status of project. Familiar with a variety of the field''s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Contractor will join a fast-paced, late stage project to develop and deploy a Salesforce.com-based application used to track abuse investigations for the State of Oregon.
Contractor will ensure projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately.
Contractor will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and monitoring project plans, project schedules, and work plans.
Contractor will be responsible for documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
Assist with developing project strategies.
Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
Ensure stakeholder views are managed towards the best solution.
Chair and facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to all project team members

Skills:
Specific activities and skills:
Oregon State government experience desired
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired
SalesForce implementation project experience desired
Change management (both for the business and for the system) experience desired
Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, MS Project, SharePoint, Visio and Outlook
Ability to work on tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Ability to educate, coach others (excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


Client : our direct client in Salem, Oregon

             

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