Position: Sr. Project Manager – Digital Transformation (Contractor)
Reports to: Project Management Office Manager
Compensation*: Competitive starting wage: $42.69 - $54.23 commensurate with skills and experience
Employment Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Contract
Application Deadline: 9/5/25
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible, position is open until filled
Anticipated Contract End Date: June 2027
Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Experience managing projects within a larger initiative. Experience coordinating with multiple project managers and a steering team.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5 years’ experience in all aspects of managing multiple concurrent complex projects.
• 2 years’ experience using Agile project management methodology. Knowledge and experience in successful systems implementations strategies.
• Group facilitation and team building – successful approaches and processes to facilitate, build, and manage high-performing project teams.
• Good organization, time management skills, problem-solving skills and issue resolution.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and lead organization-wide change management efforts related to project implementation.
• Strong experience and skills using Smartsheet and/or Asana to build project schedules.
• 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 strongly preferred
• Scrum certification preferred.
• Prosci Change Management certification preferred.
  The above information is designed to outline the major functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
  All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background check (which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history, motor vehicle record) and reference checks.
  Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification—for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace—if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
  Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. 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 on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training.

• Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range.

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• Assist with defining and documenting initiative structure and responsibilities.
• Engage and collaborate with the Digital Transformation Steering Team and key stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Plan, initiate, and manage digital transformation projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and alignment with business objectives.
• Facilitate organizational change by identifying impacts, training needs, and communication strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new digital tools and workflows.
• Manage project teams comprised of staff and/or contractors to execute project implementation plan.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve project issues promptly to keep initiatives on track.
• Perform liaison role between Product Owner and internal and external project stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, consultants, and third-party service providers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide clear and timely updates on project progress, risks, milestones, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Occasionally participate in providing project management and change management mentorship and training.
• Perform other projects and job-related duties as assigned.
• Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.