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.

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