Project Manager - Contractor

Position: Project Manager - Contractor

Reports to: Project Management Lead

Compensation*: Competitive starting salary $88,800 - $112,800 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $88,800 - $136,700

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. The full pay range is included to show the potential earnings for this position with sustained high performance.

Employment Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible, position is open until filled

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

BACKGROUND

About Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides for a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Project Manager - Contractor would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

What We’re Looking For:

Energy Trust of Oregon is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager Contractor to support the Director of Information and Technology Services in shaping and implementing the organization’s first comprehensive Data Strategy. This individual will play a critical role in helping the organization define its long-term vision for data, establish governance structures, plan and implement comprehensive change management activities, and launch a portfolio of initiatives that will ensure Energy Trust’s data is accurate, accessible, and actionable for use in strategic business opportunities and on-going decision-making.

The ideal candidate is a proven project leader with a PMP certification and a track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects. Core skills include schedule management, requirements gathering, scope definition, and progress tracking, with the ability to translate strategy into actionable project plans. Experience in data-related projects—such as data governance, architecture, analytics, or enterprise information management—is strongly preferred. Success in this role will require the ability to quickly learn about the organization, build strong partnerships, and guide leadership through the steps of forming and executing a data strategy.

Working in close collaboration with the Director of Information and Technology Services and the Enterprise Data Architect, the Senior Project Manager Contractor will ensure alignment across stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive execution of multiple initiatives that support the strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled project leader who thrives in strategic environments, brings both structure and adaptability, and wants to make a lasting impact by helping Energy Trust unlock the power of its data.

What You’ll Do:

- Define and document project scope.

- Design project plans for project implementation.

- Create and manage change management

- Manage project teams comprised of staff and/or contractors to execute project implementation plan.

- Perform liaison role between project owner and internal and external project stakeholders.

- Produces weekly project status report

- Occasionally participate in providing project management and change management mentorship and training

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

- Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

- This position has no supervisory duties.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

- Five years’ experience in all aspects of managing multiple concurrent complex projects.

- Five years’ experience managing software development projects

- Two years’ experience using Agile project management methodology

- One years’ experience as a Scrum Master

- Systems implementation strategy – 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 required.

- Ability to develop and lead organization change management efforts related to project implementation.

- 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 preferred

- Prosci Change Management Certification helpful

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.

Benefits

What You’ll Get:

- Health/dental/vision insurance

- Employer sponsored and paid life/disability

- 401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of your salary after 90 days of employment

- TriMet pass

- Access to health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts

- Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick days

- Paid volunteer hours

- Employee assistance program

- Career advancement opportunities

- Great colleagues and culture

- Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location

- Work from home laptop provided

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter and resume on Energy Trust’s website www.energytrust.org/About/careers.

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 accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a 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. The full pay range is included to show the earnings potential for this position with sustained high performance