Senior Project Manager

Are you passionate about workforce development, business and industry engagement, or strategic program design and implementation? Do you have experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, or navigating complex funding landscapes? How about a background in project and contract management, economic development, government programs, labor relations, or workforce partnerships?

Well, you’re in the right place! Worksystems is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Portland, Oregon!

Key Details:

• Pay: $82,960 – $103,700 annually, depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision with employer contributions; 401k with employer match; generous PTO; volunteer leave and employee assistance program
• Location: Portland Metro area (hybrid work environment with flexible office use and free parking or transit pass)
• Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri, flexible work schedule, with some in-person meetings

Who We Are: Worksystems invests and aligns resources, builds partnerships, and designs programs to improve the quality of the workforce in the City of Portland, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. Our mission is to coordinate a regional workforce system that supports individual prosperity and business competitiveness. To accomplish this, we bridge public and private workforce investments with tailored training and education programs designed to meet individuals at their point of need, making a tangible difference in their lives. By collaborating with government, education, labor, and community partners, we ensure the support provided is both meaningful and impactful, delivered by those who truly understand and care for their communities.

The Senior Project Manager will be part of Worksystems’ Business Services Team, which strengthens the regional economy by partnering with employers and connecting workers with quality jobs in target sectors: Advanced Manufacturing; Clean Energy; Construction; Early Childhood Education and Healthcare. Target sectors were identified through labor market research and analysis. To address employers’ hiring, training, and retention needs, Worksystems deploys various strategies, including outreach and skill development through regional WorkSource centers, community-based career coaching, custom training cohorts, and on-the-job training programs.

To learn more, check out our website: https://worksystems.org

Worksystems is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.

Qualifications: You’re a strategic thinker who is able to plan at a system level and understand ground level processes and implications. You are a collaborative leader who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, where problem solving and innovation are daily activities. You are not afraid to take initiative, seek feedback and roll up your sleeves to move projects forward. You bring a deep understanding of business engagement and workforce solutions, and you’re excited to lead initiatives that connect job seekers to quality jobs with employer partners. Bonus points for direct experience in construction or one of the other target sectors listed above.

Other qualifications include:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in workforce development, or other relevant experience in: economic development, human services, program administration, grant management, community development, nonprofit services
• Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and manage contracts and budgets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet performance outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Technical Skills: Microsoft 365, Zoom, Asana or similar project management tools
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

Responsibilities: As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Design and implement workforce development programs tailored to industry partners, ensuring alignment with regional labor market needs and equity goals
• Develop and manage contracts and budgets with community-based organizations, training providers, and other stakeholders
• Lead strategic partnerships with training and education partners, unions, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, trade associations, economic development entities, and educational institutions
• Provide technical assistance and oversight to contractors, ensuring compliance with performance metrics, fiscal requirements, and program goals
• Analyze labor market data and community needs to inform program design and continuous improvement efforts
• Interpret and apply complex policy and regulatory guidelines, ensuring programs meet legal and funding requirements
• Facilitate collaborative meetings and convene stakeholders, fostering alignment and shared outcomes across sectors
• Represent Worksystems in regional and statewide forums, including chambers of commerce, economic development groups, and industry coalitions
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external audiences, communicating program impact and strategic direction
• Lead procurement processes to identify and select qualified contractors for workforce initiatives
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, contributing to the sustainability and growth of construction sector programs
• Support and help organize events, promoting inclusive practices in the trades
• Contribute to organizational learning and system improvement through research, evaluation, and stakeholder feedback
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in workforce development, or other relevant experience in: economic development, human services, program administration, grant management, community development, nonprofit services
• Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and manage contracts and budgets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet performance outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Technical Skills: Microsoft 365, Zoom, Asana or similar project management tools
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

• Medical, dental, vision with employer contributions; 401k with employer match; generous PTO; volunteer leave and employee assistance program

Salary : $83 - $104