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Position: Project Manager - Contractor
Reports to: Project Management Lead
Employment Classification: Full Time, Exempt
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible, position is open until filled
Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

Description

Compensation: Competitive starting salary $88,800 - $112,800 commensurate with skills and experience, full pay range $88,800 - $136,700.

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity and fair employment practices. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants.

• Actual compensation packages are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting range.

Background

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development, serving customers of major utilities across Oregon and Washington. The organization is recognized as one of Oregon's 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For.

What We're Looking For

We seek an experienced Senior Project Manager Contractor to support the Director of Information and Technology Services in shaping and implementing our first comprehensive Data Strategy. The role requires a proven project leader with PMP certification and a track record of managing complex, cross‑functional projects. Core skills include schedule management, requirements gathering, scope definition, progress tracking, and data‑related project experience (e.g., data governance, architecture, analytics, or enterprise information management).

What You'll Do

• Define and document project scope.
• Design project plans for implementation.
• Create and manage change management activities.
• Manage project teams comprised of staff and contractors to execute implementation plans.
• Act as liaison between project owners and internal/external stakeholders.
• Produce weekly project status reports.
• Occasionally participate in mentoring and training on project management and change management.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Five years' experience managing multiple concurrent complex projects.
• Five years' experience managing software development projects.
• Two years' experience using Agile project management methodology.
• One year's experience as a Scrum Master.
• Systems implementation strategy – knowledge and experience in successful systems implementations.
• Group facilitation and team building – successful approaches to building and managing high‑performing project teams.
• Good organizational time‑management skills, problem‑solving skills, and issue resolution.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and lead organizational change management efforts related to project implementation.
• Must have proven ability to produce clear, concise reports and recommendations and make presentations.
• Project management skills to create and report on project forecasts.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Prosci Change Management Certification helpful.

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision insurance.
• Employer sponsored and paid life/disability.
• 401(k) with company contribution 6% of salary after 90 days of employment.
• TriMet pass.
• Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Employee assistance program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Great colleagues and culture.
• Flexibility to work from home and/or office space at the Portland, OR location.
• Work‑from‑home laptop provided.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter and resume on Energy Trust's website

Equal Employment Opportunity

Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing, and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us at the email address provided in the application instructions. Energy Trust is an E‑Verify employer.