Initial Posting Date:
05/07/2026Application Deadline:
05/17/2026Agency:
Department of Administrative ServicesSalary Range:
$7,537 - $11,098Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Senior Project ManagerJob Description:
Senior Project Manager (Limited Duration)
Project Manager 3
Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)
This is a Limited Duration position currently approved through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. Limited duration employees receive full benefits. Current State of Oregon government employees may be considered as a job rotation.
Join Workday Oregon at the Oregon Department of Administrative Services! At DAS, we power the systems that make Oregon government work. Our team supports Workday Oregon, the statewide HR and payroll system serving 45,000+ public employees across all three branches of government. We value equity, excellence, accountability, and integrity, and we’re committed to modernizing HR and payroll practices through innovation, analytics, and collaboration.
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll take the lead on complex, high-impact projects that touch agencies across the state. In this role, you will guide enterprise-wide initiatives that directly support the efficiency and accuracy of Oregon’s HR and payroll operations.
What You’ll Do:
Lead large, complex Workday Oregon projects from strategy and planning through implementation
Coordinate cross-agency project teams and collaborate with partners across the enterprise
Manage scope, timelines, risks, issues, and project dependencies
Ensure system solutions align with statewide policy, business requirements, and operational needs
Drive adoption and successful change outcomes across agencies during system rollouts
View the entire job description here.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, you must have:
Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept;
OR
Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification;
OR
Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field;
OR
Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
Desired Attributes:
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Strong leadership and project management discipline.
Experience managing complex, multi-agency projects with diverse partners and customers.
Experience identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and managing risks.
Knowledge of IT system implementations or large-scale business transformations.
Excellent communication, partners engagement, and change management skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Suite, SharePoint, Visio, and SmartSheets.
How to Apply
Ready to join our team?
External Applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting.
Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
Important Application Requirements: Submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed in this posting. Generic or vague cover letters will not be accepted. Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter may not be reviewed.
Why DAS?
At DAS, innovation and service excellence start with our people. We support one another as professionals and as individuals, fostering a culture of learning, trust, and collaboration. We believe diversity fuels creativity and better decision-making—and we deeply value the unique strengths and perspectives every team member contributes.
Our amazing benefits include:
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
Additional Details
This recruitment is for 1 limited duration, full-time, management service Project Manager 3, and may be used to fill future vacancies.
*The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check including fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Contact Information
Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions.
Recruiter: Cassie Graham
Email: [email protected]
Phone (text friendly): 503-949-6169
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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.
