Innovation and Planning Manager

Business Operations Administrator 1 – Innovation and Planning Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation
Driver and Motor Vehicles (DMV) Services Division – Revenue, Finance and Compliance 
Innovation and Planning Service Group 
Salem

Salary Range: $9,370 - $14,494

The role: 

Join our team as the DMV innovation and planning manager! In this role, you will direct the innovation and planning service group to ensure the success of change initiatives through developing policy and program priorities and utilizing resources. You will be a member of DMV’s executive leadership team, which is instrumental in defining DMV’s vision, mission and key strategic priorities. This position is responsible for identifying needed and desired change – in technology, processes and communications – to help prioritize competing interests, and deliver initiatives that improve how DMV serves all Oregonians. Apply today!

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

A day in the life:

• Direct the overall operation of the innovation and planning service group.
• Act as a member of the DMV executive leadership team and collaborate across the division to achieve the best outcome for customers.
• Lead diverse sections responsible for managing projects and initiatives both large and small ensuring standards and methods are implemented and key outcomes are obtained for the division. 
• Negotiate large contracts, especially IT (information technology) contracts and manage their implementation and continued performance. 
• Participate in governance and other groups at the DMV division, ODOT agency and statewide enterprise level.
• Plan strategically for the future of the innovation and planning service group and DMV as a whole. 
• Perform human resources related functions including selection, training, coaching developing and disciplining staff.
• Develop the biennial budget request and operating budget for the service group.
• Guide staff on effective use of systems, observe and learn from staff, in the field and at headquarters, and take that information to improve systems and processes to better serve customers. 
• Work in a standard office environment with occasional travel within the state required to our 59 field offices. In office work required the first six months and then after training, hybrid work options available with up to 2 days per week remote work optional.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov. 

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. 
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by  6.95%.

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Minimum qualifications:

Five years of management experience; 

OR 

Two years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Experience leading a team and large projects.
• Demonstrated ability to identify coming needs and trends and how to address them.
• Exceptional customer service skills and commitment to the customer experience.
• Project management and process improvement experience that includes large scale implementation.
• Experience working collaboratively with and appropriately influencing colleagues who you do not manage or supervise.

Learn more and apply: 

This recruitment closes on Thursday, June 19, 2025. 

Click here to learn more and apply! Please note that we can only accept applications through our website. 

Questions? Email ODOTRecruitmentJS@odot.oregon.gov.  

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer