Description

This position is a covered position as defined in the Coquille Indian Tribe Chapter 185 Child Protection 
Ordinance.   

Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen and Criminal and Character Background Check. 

SUMMARY OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS 
Under the direction of the PMO Manager, the Senior Project Manager leads the planning and execution 
of complex, high-impact projects across the organization, including capital construction, infrastructure, 
information systems, and organizational initiatives.  The Senior Project Manager contributes to 
department-led intake, feasibility, and planning activities as part of a collaborative team environment. 
The Senior Project Manager assumes responsibility for defining project scope, delivery approach, 
schedule, risk strategy, and execution plan, and is accountable for successful delivery within established 
project governance, resource constraints, and organizational priorities.  
This role operates in 
environments characterized by evolving requirements, complex stakeholder dynamics, and varying levels 
of clarity, requiring strong judgment, adaptability, and the ability to establish structure and direction in 
ambiguous conditions. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leads execution of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality 
standards, and organizational priorities. 
2. Defines project scope, execution approach, schedule, risk strategy, and delivery plan upon 
assignment, including clarifying objectives in situations with incomplete or evolving requirements. 
3. Makes project-level execution decisions regarding sequencing, issue resolution, and adjustments 
within established governance and approved constraints. 
4. Manages project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies and escalating 
appropriately when required. 
5. Navigates complex stakeholder environments, aligning competing priorities, resolving conflicts, and 
maintaining forward progress in politically or operationally sensitive conditions. 
6. Facilitates communication across departments, leadership, vendors, and external partners to ensure 
clarity of expectations, roles, and responsibilities. 
7. Builds and maintains effective working relationships across cross-functional teams in support of 
project delivery. 
8. Participates in intake, feasibility, and planning activities by contributing project delivery insight, risk 
considerations, and technical input as part of the broader project team. 
9. Applies established standards, tools, and governance practices consistently across assigned projects. 
10. Contributes to continuous improvement efforts and knowledge-sharing by identifying lessons learned 
and recommending process enhancements. 
11. Maintains accountability for project financial performance by overseeing budget tracking, forecasting, 
and financial monitoring activities performed through coordination with support resources and 
Finance partners. 
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12. Ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of project schedules, forecasts, documentation, and 
status information through oversight of project support staff and coordination resources. 
13. Oversees preparation and delivery of project reporting, including status updates, risks, issues, and 
recommendations, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organizational standards. 
14. Directs coordination of internal staff, consultants, contractors, and vendors assigned to the project to 
support effective execution and delivery outcomes. 
15. Ensures project tracking systems, documentation, schedules, and reporting outputs accurately reflect 
current project status through oversight of project support resources responsible for maintaining 
these systems. 
16. Performs other duties as assigned. 
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions 
of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements 
that may be inherent in the job.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment with regular use of computers, phones, 
and standard office equipment. The position requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, 
use hands and fingers for keyboarding and document preparation, and sit for extended periods while 
working at a computer.  The position may require occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, or 
lifting materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Work may also involve attending meetings, 
workshops, or site visits that require brief periods of standing, walking, or navigating indoor and outdoor 
environments.  Occasional work may occur in active project or operational environments where exposure 
to construction activity, equipment, noise, or outdoor weather conditions may occur. Appropriate 
personal protective equipment may be required during site visits.  Travel to meetings, project locations, 
or vendor sites may be required. Travel may occur by automobile or other means of transportation. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by 
employee.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 
and/or skills required. 

KNOWEDLEGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 
Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and 
demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable 
accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. 
1. Ability to lead projects in environments characterized by ambiguity, evolving requirements, and 
incomplete initial definition, establishing clarity and direction for execution. 
2. Strong ability to define project scope, execution approach, and delivery strategy in complex or 
uncertain conditions. 
3. Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and influence outcomes without direct 
authority over resources or personnel. 
4. Strong judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to interpret incomplete information 
and determine appropriate courses of action. 
5. Ability to maintain accountability for project outcomes while ensuring accuracy and integrity of 
execution outputs produced through supporting staff and systems. 
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across leadership, 
staff, and external partners. 
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7. Ability to maintain professionalism and emotional intelligence in politically sensitive or high-pressure 
environments. 
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including risk identification and mitigation. 
9. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project management tools for scheduling, tracking, and reporting. 
10. Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and functional areas in support of coordinated 
project delivery. 
11. Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information, and 
demonstrate professionalism in all work and interactions. 
QUALIFICATIONS 
1. Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Public Administration, or related field; or 
equivalent combination of education and experience. 
2. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification required. 
3. Minimum five (5) years of experience managing complex projects in cross-functional or enterprise 
environments. 
4. Demonstrated experience leading projects in environments characterized by ambiguity, evolving 
requirements, and complex stakeholder dynamics. 
5. Experience coordinating vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams in support of project 
delivery. 
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
7. Strong experience with project management tools, scheduling systems, and reporting practices. 
8. Demonstrated experience working in a professional office environment using a Windows-based 
computer system, including preparing documents, managing files, working across multiple 
applications, and using office productivity software. 
9. Ability to travel to meetings, project locations, and vendor or partner offices as required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
1. Experience managing capital construction, infrastructure, or enterprise-level IT projects. 
2. Experience working in tribal government, public sector, healthcare, or similarly complex 
organizational environments.