IT Project Manager - Senior/Specialist

IT Project Manager

• Senior/Specialist

Recruitment #2024-6-A207

Full-time, Permanent, Represented position

Location: Natural Resources Building

• Olympia, WA

Candidate must reside in Washington State or be willing to relocate to Washington State.

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Salary: $7,877.00 - $10,598.00 Monthly

The salary range listed includes a general wage increase of 3% for all state employees effective July 1, 2024.

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after June 30, 2024. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Information Technology Division. This is a Senior/Specialist IT Project Manager position that provides IT project, portfolio, and contract management services as well as IT consulting services to the agency for IT projects or initiatives that have a heavy IT component. This position establishes the framework and standards for IT project management throughout the Agency. This position establishes and governs the portfolio of IT projects throughout DNR by establishing standard processes, governance, IT project management best practices, and IT project management templates. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing large, high visibility, application development, and IT acquisition projects including planning and managing resources.  This position's services help ensure that critical IT projects are planned, managed, and completed to achieve results that meet the business needs of the department as effectively and efficiently as possible.Responsibilities:

This is a Senior/ Specialist level position that provides IT project management services to oversee DNR's implementation of the statewide One Washington project, as well as other critical Agency IT projects or initiatives. One WA is the statewide project to replace the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) with the new Workday system. DNR will have multiple systems impacted by this project, and extensive integration, data migration, and replacement work will be required. This position must coordinate with a broad range of both internal and external partners, in particular the Office of Financial Management (OFM) which is leading the One WA project.

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing these large, high-visibility One WA-related projects for DNR, so as to meet statewide financial integration functionality. This position helps ensure that critical IT projects are planned, managed, and completed to achieve results that meet the business needs of the department as effectively and efficiently as possible. This position reports to the ITD Assistant Division Manager for Project Management Office.

Tasks include:

• Ensure adherence to all WaTech policies and standards. For projects under WaTech oversight, comply with Gated Funding requirements, WaTech lifecycle management, and the completion of a project's investment plan.

• Provide the organization with expert-level IT leadership in the area of IT project management by fully understanding and implementing Project Management Institute (PMI) defined best practices.

• Develop and manage all aspects of IT project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, scope, budget, change, risks and issues.

• Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables using IT analytical approaches.

• Facilitate the IT governance and IT project status review meetings; identify and quantify variances, complete any required corrective actions, and communicate to all partners and executive sponsors.

• Deliver appropriate and effective executive-level communication.

• Procure adequate resources to achieve IT project objectives in planned time frames.

• Provide status reporting regarding IT project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across leadership.

• Participate and/or drive IT feasibility studies, IT vendor selections, and IT proposals for evaluation by appropriate key partners.

• Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution.

• Set and continually manage IT project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and partners.

• Serve as an expert technical consultant providing IT analysis services to agency business programs. Successful completion of these tasks results in the identification of the best technical solutions to address business problems.

• Define the IT Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested goods and services.

• Define and manage IT procurement processes consistent with state and agency policies and procedures.

• Maintains contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all IT contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports, and other documents.

• Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing, etc.)

• Ensure contract close-out, extension, or renewal.

• Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration, or litigation, as needed.

• Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract.

• Work with our Agency EPPMO on work related to the OneWA project.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field

AND 7 years of experience with at least 3 years managing full-scope technical projects;

OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.

• Completion of a certificate or other program in project management.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of multiple IT disciplines such as data management, IT security principles, local and wide area networks, data storage, and application architecture principles.

• Knowledge of management principles with an emphasis on team building and effectiveness.

• Knowledge of leadership/management techniques and principles in the areas of strategic and operational planning, budget preparation and implementation, and project management.

• DNR Core Competencies:

• Personal Accountability

• Value Others

• Compassionate Communication

• Inspire Others

• Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• Working Setting: Telework or hybrid

• Limited travel to regional offices, meetings, and training events.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Experience with ITIL, DevOps, or Lean IT.

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology.

• Experience with LEAN management principles.

• Public sector information technology management experience.

• Public sector contracting experience.

• Position Specific Competencies:

• Excellent experience in SDLC Methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, SDLC / Waterfall

• Extensive familiarity with traditional PM and office productivity tools: MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint

• Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple business and technology organizations

• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence

• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands

• Experience negotiating vendor contracts

• Experience drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending subsequent budget changes where necessary

• Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule, and within budget close

• Experience leading, motivating, and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding the team accountable for performance

• Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills; both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management

• Experience influencing and gaining buy-in from executive's sponsors, team members, partners, and peers

• Team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff

• Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position

• If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your past experience relates to them, please contact us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. Don't hesitate to apply! Application Requirements:

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).

• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.

• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.

• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers- you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.

• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

• Complete all supplemental questions.

• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

Questions?  Please contact Gilberto Reyes at Gilberto.Reyes@dnr.wa.gov / (360) 902-1545 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

For persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington's lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our Vision

- Our actions ensure a future where Washington's lands, waters, and communities thrive.

Our Mission

- Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington's lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Our Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being

• Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.

• Public Service

• We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.

• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving

• We solve our state's most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.

• Leadership and Teamwork

• We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness

• Work/life balance

• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women's Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)

• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more

• Leadership that empowers and supports employees

• Professional development opportunities

• Educational and career development aid

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

Additional Information:

This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

DNR does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran's preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22, or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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