Project/Program Manager IV

The Office of Information Services (OIS) is a shared service provider for the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Department of Human Services (DHS). OIS provides the technology systems and services that support more than 11,000 OHA and DHS agency staff at local offices and facilities around the state. These systems and services help the two agencies determine client service program eligibility; provide medical, housing, food and job assistance; provide addiction, mental health, vocational and rehabilitative services; protect children, seniors and people with physical and/or developmental disabilities; process claims and benefits; manage provider licensing and state hospital facilities; and promote and protect the state public health.

OIS provides management support for OHA and DHS IT projects, systems architecture, databases, IT asset and change management. OIS also coordinates network and computing operations with the Oregon State Data Center.

Oregon's HIV Care and Treatment Program (HIVCAT) provides high quality, cost-effective services that promote access to and ongoing success in HIV treatment for people with HIV/AIDS. The HIV Care and Treatment Program currently uses a case management and tracking application known as CAREAssist and a housing assistance application called Oregon Housing Opportunity in Partnership Program to serve clients. CAREAssist was developed in 2001. OHOP Housing was developed in 2007.

The Agency is currently finalizing a solicitation for a vendor to develop a replacement of CAREAssist and OHOP Housing with a single custom web application utilizing Microsoft .Net and MS SQL database technology. The successful proposer will be responsible for all application and database design, development and support and enhancement work over a five (5) year period, in collaboration with OHA, with the final year including transition of operations and maintenance to the State.

The HIVCAT team requires short term Project Management professional to assist in managing the project.

Required knowledge and experience (including but not limited to):

Developing and maintaining the project schedule;

Supporting the Statement of Work development;

Leading project team meetings and Steering Committee meetings;

Prepare project for moving into Execution (e.g. PM processes, risk reviews, resource plan review, budget etc.);

Reporting on the project to meet PMO timelines.

Covendis rate card description for Project/Program Manager IV:

Individuals with a mastery of project management skills, qualifications and experience. This individual shall function effectively with very little supervision, while maintaining a high professional standard. They are assigned to extremely complex and/or high risk projects that reflect the highest priorities of state government. These individuals are comfortable working with the highest levels of state government and are able to contribute to the furtherance of the states' objectives. These individuals have the necessary skills and experience to assist in statewide project portfolio management and/or IT Investment Management.

Covendis rate card rates for Project/Program Manager IV:

Minimum: $$$.$$

Maximum: $$$.$$

Work is to be conducted on site in Portland, Oregon.

Work schedule is typically Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific Standard Time.

Interviews will be conducted onsite in Salem, Oregon or via Skype. Interview times will reflect PST.

Background Verification

Minimum Verification Requirements

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Type Qualification Description Competency Experience Required Skills Communication skills both verbal and written Advanced 3-4 yrs Yes Skills Facilitate Steering Committee meetings Advanced 3-4 yrs Yes Skills Presentation skills Advanced 3-4 yrs Yes Skills Project management Advanced 6-7 yrs Yes Skills Project Reporting Advanced 3-4 yrs Yes Skills Project schedule development and maintenance Advanced 3-4 yrs Yes Skills Risk and issue management Advanced 3-4 yrs Yes Skills Team work Advanced 3-4 yrs Yes