Position: Sr. Project Manager - PMO (Contractor)
Reports to: Project Management Lead
Compensation*: Competitive starting salary range of $88,795-$112,798 annually ($42.69-$54.23 per hour), commensurate with skills and experience.
Employment Classification: Full-time Contract
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible; position is open until filled
Closing Date: 11/20/2026
Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA
What We're Looking For:This position is responsible for leading complex, high-impact, and strategically important projects from initiation through completion. This role provides independent and proactive execution of project management responsibilities, including project plan development, budget management, risk management and mitigation, and success metric tracking and reporting. The Sr. Project Manager also fosters strong relationships with key stakeholders, leads change management efforts, including the creation of change management plans, and is responsible for driving the project to success.
In addition to managing projects, Energy Trust's Project Management Office (PMO) acts as an educational and support resource for the entire organization. This role may occasionally mentor junior staff members or contribute to the development and continuous improvement of project management tools, templates, process guides or trainings with PMO colleagues.
This individual reports to the Project Management Lead.
This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings.
What You'll Do:- Lead complex, high-visibility, or strategically significant projects involving multiple teams, departments, or external partners.
- Translate organizational strategies and business objectives into actionable project plans, outcomes, and measurable deliverables.
- Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies, risks, and success metrics.
- Provide clear, concise reporting on project status, financial performance, risks, issues, and decisions.
- Proactively identify risks, interdependencies, resource constraints, and organizational barriers and develop mitigation strategies.
- Manage significant changes to scope, priorities, timelines, budgets, and resources while maintaining alignment with strategic objectives.
- Facilitate complex stakeholder discussions and resolve competing priorities or interests.
- Establish and monitor project success measures, benefits, outcomes, and key performance indicators.
- Identify opportunities to improve organizational project delivery, governance, processes, and capabilities.
- Lead change management efforts for assigned initiatives and integrate change management planning into project delivery.
- Provide 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY- This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Requirements- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Five years of experience in all aspects of managing multiple concurrent complex projects, including software development projects.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate, build, and manage high-performing project teams.
- Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and significant organizational
change. - Exceptional communication, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to develop and lead change management efforts related to project implementation.
- Ability to produce clear, concise reports and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and build alignment across organizational boundaries.
- Ability to think strategically, with strong judgment, issue resolution, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
- Ability to work well under pressure and cooperatively with team members.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word software applications. Experience with Asana, or other scheduling and planning tool knowledge, is helpful.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Prosci Change Management certification preferred
The above information is designed to outline the major functions and position requirements on this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. All applications must be submitted via 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.
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