Senior Project Manager - Economy

ECOnorthwest

Portland, OR, United States
On-site
Complex economic development projects
Public sector and public-private partnerships
Project scoping and budgeting
Senior Project Managers lead complex economic development projects with minimal oversight and serve as primary client contacts, facilitating meetings and presenting findings to senior stakeholders

Job Summary

  • Senior Project Managers lead complex economic development projects with minimal oversight and serve as primary client contacts, facilitating meetings and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
  • They manage multiple concurrent workstreams, ensure quality assurance, mentor staff, and contribute to business development by building networks and supporting proposals.
  • ECOnorthwest integrates economic analysis with complementary disciplines to inform policy decisions that shape communities, serving diverse clients across public, private, non-profit, and foundation sectors.

Matching Summary

Senior Project Managers lead complex economic development projects with minimal oversight and serve as primary client contacts, facilitating meetings and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • complex economic development projects
  • public sector and public-private partnerships
  • project scoping and budgeting
  • client-facing leadership
  • proactive task management
  • team coordination and delegation
  • high-quality deliverables

Nice-to-have

  • diplomacy and political awareness
  • intellectual curiosity
  • collaborative mindset
  • inclusive work environment
  • Spanish language skills

Key Requirements

  • Degree in economics or related field
  • Minimum seven years relevant experience
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience managing project deliverables and scopes
  • Excellence in written and oral presentation
  • Understanding of economic methods and research
  • Spanish language skills considered a plus

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