Project Management Internship Remote Jobs in Portland, OR

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. Our experienced professionals have been a part of the growth and modernization of emergency management for nearly 30 years, proudly supporting programs for some of the most challenging natural disasters and catastrophic events under our mission of staying competent, caring, and connected.

MISSION

Driven by compassion. Defined by expertise. Strengthened by collaboration. We empower communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience.

VISION

In the true spirit of emergency management – ACDC seeks to solve crises, both for the communities and individuals affected by disasters as well as for the clients we serve. Our team brings a whole community approach, compassionate guidance and decades of hands-on experience to best embody our core values: competent, caring, and connected.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Senior Director, Project Management

• Full Time/Part Time/PRN: Full time
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Compensation: $136-163k/annual
• Travel/Location: Remote with up to 50% travel required

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability 
• 401(k) Account with Company Match 
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities 
• Wellness Benefits/Allowance 
• Corporate Computer 
• Time off to Volunteer 
• Cell Phone Allowance 

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Project Management/Client Services:

• Support the establishment and maturity of a directive PMO with clear delivery standards, governance, roles, and escalation paths.
• Develop scalable, repeatable delivery frameworks that create consistent and predictable outcomes across projects.
• Establish portfolio-level KPIs/OKRs around delivery predictability, schedule, budget, risk, resource capacity, and customer outcomes.
• Work alongside the Project Governance Manager to address identified risks, enhance early warning mechanisms, and leader service recovery initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate trainings for ACDC’s Project Managers on delivery standards, roles, expectations, and more.
• Provide client support and advisement as an advisor and subject matter expert.
• Build a continuous improvement process that turns lessons learned into reusable delivery practices.
• Build out/Expansion of ACDC’s Best Practice Library and create implementation plans for ongoing projects.
• Develop a technology enablement roadmap aligned to operational and project priorities.
• Improve portfolio visibility through integrated data, reporting, and delivery intelligence.
• Identify opportunities to use automation and AI to reduce administrative burden and improve decision-making.
• Establish reusable technology capabilities and standards rather than solving similar problems independently across engagements.
• Help ensure technology investments ultimately improve responsiveness, situational awareness, and outcomes for emergency-management stakeholders.
• Support technology focused projects to ensure consistent delivery and quality assurance.
• Manage, lead, and develop teams of project managers that can support technology focused projects across ACDC’s portfolio.
• Partner with business development on strategic pursuits, bringing delivery and technology expertise into solution shaping early.
• Identify recurring client needs and translate them into scalable products, accelerators, frameworks, or managed services.
• Create a feedback loop between pursuits, delivery, lessons learned, and product strategy.
• Help develop differentiated, technology-enabled solutions for the emergency-management market.
• Support the business development and establishment of a project management portfolio
• Translate high-level strategic objectives into actionable project plans and measurable outcomes for divisional growth and alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, Operations, Legal, HR, DTI, and external partners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong ethical leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong people and customer service skills.

• Strategic thinking skills and ability to turn strategy into action.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.

• Financially minded.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 or similar platforms.
• The ability to engage with personnel at all levels of employment.
• Strong planning skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Possess an elevated level of professionalism.
• Senior-level client engagement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Senior Director has direct supervisory responsibility as outlined in the company organization chart.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 50% travel is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to manipulate up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management personnel may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
• If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Workplace Health & Safety:

We are committed to fostering a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to champion a culture of safety by complying with all health and safety policies and procedures, completing required training, identifying and reporting hazards, exercising sound judgment, and taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, their colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Experience/Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related and relevant field (years of direct experience may substitute on a year for year basis, in addition to the minimum requirements).
• 8+ years proven experience in leading and managing complex projects and project teams.
• 5+ years proven experience in strategic planning and management, preferably in a senior leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the industry dynamics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• An advanced degree in closely related and relevant is preferred.
• Project management certification (PMP), PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master, Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Product Owner is highly preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Benefits

Regular status positions will receive these benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability 
• 401(k) Account with Company Match 
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Corporate Computer 
• Time off to Volunteer 
• Cell Phone Allowance 

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. 

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