"Project Manager I"

Job Details

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community. While serving this community, PCC offers employment to individuals residing in the states of Oregon and Washington.

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward. We also strive to ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

Portland Community College’s (PCC) Systems Portfolio & Project Management Department seeks an innovative, equity-minded, and detail-oriented individual experienced in managing projects, coordinating teams, and skilled in workload management, looking to join a vibrant and impactful team.

This is a Full Time - temporary role until October 1, 2027 with potential for permanent hire.

The Project Manager I position for the Systems Portfolio & Project Management Department serves as a critical link between the functional customer, technical team(s), and end user design at Portland Community College (PCC). This role is essential for driving efficiency, system and process improvement, and technical requirements gathering for all of Academic and Student Affairs projects.

The Project Manager I will apply an equity-minded and detail-oriented approach to evaluate current and future state workflows, analyze system requirements, and translate business objectives into clear, actionable deliverables.

Requirements for your Application:

• Resume: That outlines your experience performing the duties of this position, relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities, how your experience meets the job duties and success criteria, and exemplifies best practices in design and formatting.
• Cover Letter: That addresses your interest in the position, desire to work at Portland Community College, examples of the success criteria, and exemplifies best practices in effective written communication and formatting.
• Highly Recommended: Portfolio that illustrates your experience in project management delivery. Include a link in both your Resume and Cover letter.

Please Note: Applicants must live in Oregon or Washington - this position is a predominantly remote position, with some required on-campus work expectations

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/project-manager-i/

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

Candidate Profile: These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

• 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.

Preferred Qualification:

• Professional work experience in higher education.

Highly Recommended: Portfolio that illustrates your experience in project management with an emphasis on change management delivery. Include a link in both your Resume and Cover letter.

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Position Grade Management J

Employment Type Full time

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and 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) reference Management and Confidential Employee Handbook
  + 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

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

The initial salary placement typically is between the minimum ($77,862) to the range midpoint ($95,377). Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions