Position: Sr. Project Manager – PMO (Contractor)
Reports to: Project Management Lead
Compensation*: Competitive starting salary range of $88,795–$112,798 annually ($42.69–$54.23 per hour), commensurate with skills and experience.
Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment
practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants based on their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training.
*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications, in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range.
Employment Classification: Full-time Contract
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible; position is open until filled
Closing Date: 11/20/2026
Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA
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.
Clean, affordable energy for everyone.
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.
Energy Trust provides for 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 – PMO (contractor) would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.
This position is responsible for leading complex, high-impact, and strategically important projects from initiation through completion. This role provides independent and proactive execution of project management responsibilities, including project plan development, budget management, risk management and mitigation, and success metric tracking and reporting. The Sr. Project Manager also fosters strong relationships with key stakeholders, leads change management efforts, including the creation of change management plans, and is responsible for driving the project to success.
In addition to managing projects, Energy Trust’s Project Management Office (PMO) acts as an educational and support resource for the entire organization. This role may occasionally mentor junior staff members or contribute to the development and continuous improvement of project management tools, templates, process guides or trainings with PMO colleagues.
This individual reports to the Project Management Lead.
This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings.
The above information is designed to outline the major functions and position requirements on this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. All applications must be submitted via Energy Trust's website www.energytrust.org/About/careers.
All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background check (which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history, motor vehicle record) and reference checks.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification—for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace—if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training.
Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping utility customers benefit from saving energy and generating renewable power. Our services, cash incentives and energy solutions have helped participating Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista and Southwest Washington customers of NW Natural save more than $5.3 billion on energy bills. Our work helps keep energy costs as low as possible, creates jobs and builds a sustainable energy future.
