Sr. Project Manager - Digital Transformation (Contractor)

Position: Sr. Project Manager – Digital Transformation (Contractor)

Reports to: Project Management Office Manager

Compensation*: Competitive starting wage: $42.69 - $54.23 commensurate with skills and experience

Employment Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Contract

Application Deadline: 9/5/25

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

Anticipated Contract End Date: June 2027

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

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 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 Sr. Project Manager – Digital Transformation would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

What We’re Looking For:

 Energy Trust is beginning a Digital Transformation initiative. This position will be responsible for working with the Digital Transformation Steering Team in establishing the Digital Transformation initiatives.

As a Senior Project Manager – Digital Transformation you will lead and execute strategic initiatives that drive digital innovation and organizational change. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional digital projects. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, technology teams, and external partners to implement new systems, processes, and platforms that enhance business capabilities and improve customer experience.

In addition to managing projects, Energy Trust’s Project Management Office acts as an educational and support resource for the entire organization. In your role, you may be occasionally assigned to mentor junior staff members or to co-create project management training with Project Management Office colleagues.

This individual reports to a manager in the Project Management Office. 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:

• Assist with defining and documenting initiative structure and responsibilities.
• Engage and collaborate with the Digital Transformation Steering Team and key stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Plan, initiate, and manage digital transformation projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and alignment with business objectives.
• Facilitate organizational change by identifying impacts, training needs, and communication strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new digital tools and workflows.
• Manage project teams comprised of staff and/or contractors to execute project implementation plan.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve project issues promptly to keep initiatives on track.
• Perform liaison role between Product Owner and internal and external project stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, consultants, and third-party service providers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide clear and timely updates on project progress, risks, milestones, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Occasionally participate in providing project management and change management mentorship and training.
• Perform other projects and job-related duties as assigned.
• Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a resume and share a brief cover letter (optional) that shares your interest in this role

www.energytrust.org/About/careers.

Requirements

What You'll Need:

• Experience managing projects within a larger initiative. Experience coordinating with multiple project managers and a steering team.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5 years’ experience in all aspects of managing multiple concurrent complex projects.
• 2 years’ experience using Agile project management methodology. 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.
• Ability to develop and lead organization-wide change management efforts related to project implementation.
• Strong experience and skills using Smartsheet and/or Asana to build project schedules.
• 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 strongly preferred
• Scrum certification preferred.
• Prosci Change Management certification preferred.

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.

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 accommodation throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require 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.

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