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Initial Posting Date: 09/18/2025 Application Deadline: 10/09/2025 Agency: Public Employees Retirement System Salary Range: $6,736.00 - $10,345.00 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Senior Technical PM (PM3) – Multiple Remote Work Positions Job Description: If you are a self-starter with strong communication and facilitation skills as well as a background in project management, this position may be for you! The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for three (3) Senior Technical PM (Project Manager 3) positions in the Modernization Division (MOD), Enterprise Portfolio, Innovation and Change (EPIC) section. There are three full-time, permanent positions. These positions are based at our headquarters office in Tigard, Oregon, however, they are 100% remote work positions. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. These positions are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). We serve the people of Oregon by administering public employee benefit trusts to pay the right person, the right benefit, at the right time. Modernization Division (MOD) These positions will reside in the Enterprise Portfolio, Innovation and Change (EPIC) section within the Modernization Division. The Modernization Division provides leadership and support services necessary to achieve PERS’ key goals in support of the mission, vision, core values and operating principles. Services are provided to all departments throughout the enterprise. The division is recognized as the center of excellence in developing solutions for and implementing critical agency decisions. Enterprise Portfolio, Innovation and Change (EPIC) Section The EPIC section is focused on supporting business and enterprise capabilities through various methods to include but not limited to, business process management, data-driven determinations, project, and portfolio management. It is through these efforts that EPIC contributes to the outcomes and implementation of the strategic plan. What you will be doing: As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will lead the planning and administration of large complex agency-wide enterprise projects which involve IT projects sponsored by Executive-level staff within PERS. Elements include all aspects of project management from initiation to closing. Technical Project Managers generally manage multiple projects that are cross functional, generally addressing two or more operating divisions of the agency. This position may also work directly with other state agencies, PERS employers, contractors, and vendors. Agency executives normally sponsor projects assigned to this position, and the incumbent has additional reporting responsibilities to the PERS Project Steering Committee. For a complete review of the position description, please contact the recruiter recruitment@pers.oregon.gov. What Are We Looking For? Minimum Qualifications 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. Candidates who are the most competitive will possess the following skills, background, and areas of experience: Experienced with Formal Project Management methodologies Experienced in developing technical project plans and working with technical teams Self-starter High communication skills Strong facilitation skills Able to work independently and collaboratively on teams efficiently Good organizational skills Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines Preference may be given to candidates with IT project management experience Benefits of Working for the State of Oregon & the Public Employees Retirement System: Our team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include: Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package. Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon. Remote work. Application Instructions & Requirements Current State of Oregon Employees: Apply via your employee Workday account. External Applicants: Apply via the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage. Fill out the application or submit a resume. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume should include the beginning and end dates (mm/dd/yyyy) for each employer. Attach a cover letter. In your cover letter, please describe your expertise with Technical Project Management including projects you’ve managed, project budgets and scope. . Your cover letter should be a maximum of two pages. Please also specify any current Project Management Certifications. Attach copies of any Project Management Certifications you may have. After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Additional Details: Visa Sponsorship: Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three (3) days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards. Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section. The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project 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 may be subject to a criminal history check. Criminal records are compared against the needs of the position and if found to conflict then may lead to disqualification. The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification. Helpful Links & Resources How to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the Job HELPFUL LINKS AND CONTACT INFORMATION Learn more about PERS Learn more about Oregon For additional information you may contact the recruiter by e-mail at vitaly.putintsev@pers.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-603-7500. Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference... for a lifetime! PERS is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”