Multco

Multco

Strategic Initiatives Manager - COO's Office

Portland, OR · Exec · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$89k-$136kDetected 5 days ago
Project ManagementForecastingExcelLeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • The COO oversees all County departments and key corporate functions of the County.
  • Projects are generally countywide, cross-departmental and/or span multiple jurisdictions.
  • We are looking for a leader, self-starter, someone with keen attention to detail, a dedicated work ethic and project management in their DNA.

Responsibilities

  • During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities.
  • Multnomah County is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager to help support Multnomah County's strategic priorities within the office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • The person in this position provides advice and support to the COO, Deputy COO's and other County leaders and manages a number of disparate, complex, and confidential projects.
  • Manage budgets, resources, timelines, risks and documentation
  • Develop and administer budgets for Department of County Management (DCM), including presentations and forecasting
  • Providing strategic analysis and support for policy and procedure implementation, ensuring compliance and best practices
  • As a highly motivated and energetic change agent, they lead with humility, inspire trust and are dedicated to serving others.
  • Lead project planning and implementation, defining scope, goals, milestones and deliverables
  • Recommending and overseeing programs, policies, and regulations, prepare reports and lead complex projects, including Countywide initiatives and organizational studies

Nice to have

  • The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement.
  • Please be thorough, addressing how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualification listed, as these materials may be scored and determine if you move forward in the process.
  • We may do an additional preferred review, phone screen, and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.

Skills

  • Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
  • Screening and Evaluation
  • The Application Packet: Your completed application must include the following items:
  • A completed online application.
  • A cover letter that expands on your resume and addresses
  • why you are interested in this position and;
  • demonstrates how your experience and skill set aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.
  • We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
  • Initial review of

Compensation

  • $88,604.78 - $135,792.20 Annual

Benefits

  • Offer thought-partnership and project support to Central HR for workforce development initiatives like the Executive Learning Series, Multnomah County Managers Conference and Mission, Vision and Values project

Company info

  • Multnomah County, the most populous county in Oregon, is home to over 800,000 residents and responsible for providing a wide array of services to our diverse communities in an equitable and inclusive way. At the County, we operate to foster safety, trust and belonging for our community throughout the work, services, and programs we provide. In order for our employees to best serve the people, we recognize that as an organization, we must cultivate a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion - fostering a workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally and personally.
  • The 2024-2028 Workforce Equity Strategic Plan was unanimously approved by the Board on March 14, 2024. This renewal of equity efforts builds on the infrastructure, practices and other improvements established in accordance with the first plan.
  • To Qualify
  • We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a related field; experience may substitute for the degree
  • Three (3) to six (6) years of increasingly responsible leadership experience, including at least two (2) years of senior level consulting experience or project management
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of administration in the public sector, including methods used in project management, policy analysis and strategic planning
  • Expertise working effectively with diverse groups and individuals at all organizational levels
  • Knowledge and understanding of equity and empowerment frameworks for policy, program and organizational decision-making
  • Experience analyzing and making sound recommendations on highly complex and sensitive issues
  • Proficiency creating and presenting proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively in meetings and before internal and external groups
  • Competence exercising tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex situations
  • Capability working under tight deadlines and multiple competing priorities
  • Multnomah County, the most populous county in Oregon, is home to over 800,000 residents and responsible for providing a wide array of services to our diverse communities in an equitable and inclusive way.

Equal opportunity

  • We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process.
  • Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance.
  • Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
  • At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
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