Initial Posting Date:

04/15/2026

Application Deadline:

04/25/2026

Agency:

Public Employees Retirement System

Salary Range:

$6,276 - $9,644

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Project Manager (PM2) – Two 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, read on!

The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for two (2) Project Manager (Project Manager 2) positions in the Modernization Division (MOD), Enterprise Portfolio, Innovation and Change (EPIC) section.

• These are 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:

The Project Manager (PM2) positions lead the planning and administration of medium-to-large agency-wide enterprise projects which could involve IT projects. May also include supporting Sr. Technical Project Managers on PM teams.  Elements include directing, coordinating, and controlling the associated activities for both technical and end user staffing assigned to the project; controlling project scope, cost, and delivery schedules; developing detailed project plans and effort-based schedules; and managing the execution of these work plans. PERS uses PMBOK based project methodologies.  

For a complete review of the position description, please contact the recruiter recruitment@pers.oregon.gov.

What Are We Looking For?

There are multiple ways to meet the minimum qualifications for these positions.  We encourage you to review all the options carefully – whether through education, experience, training, or a combination.  If you believe your background has prepared you to succeed in this role, we welcome your application!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept

OR

Four years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification

OR

Two years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field

OR

A 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:

• Advanced knowledge of formal project management methodology

• Self-motivated with ability to work in teams

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong communication and facilitation skills

• Experience with user acceptance testing

• Background, knowledge, and experience with effort-based scheduling

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

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. 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.

• Attach a cover letter.   Your cover letter should be a maximum of two pages.

• Please also include any current Project Management Certifications. 

• Complete the supplemental questionnaire regarding your project management background and experience.  Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the information provided in your application/resume/cover letter.

• 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 or an Oregon National Guard servicemember (current and former), 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 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 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.

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For additional information you may contact the recruiter by e-mail at recruitment@pers.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-603-7500.

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