DSHS BHA Project Manager

Description

DSHS BHA Project Manager

BHA PMO is hiring for two positions:

• WMS 2 Project Manager, permanent
• WMS 2 Project Manager, temporary non-permanent (estimated June 1, 2024 – June 1, 2025)

• Coordinate management of multiple projects while working with diverse stakeholders and partners across the state
• Serve as a critical partner in communicating a consistent and shared message about the work that is underway
• Develop project documents and support business owners as they work to implement assigned projects
• Manage resources, schedules, budget, issues, risks, and project changes to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Provide status reports to management highlighting project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues while communicating to leadership and the project authorizing environment
• Balance competing demands and priorities for resources

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least five (5) years’ experience managing projects in a wide range of subject areas
• Certificate in Project Management from an accredited school; PMI certification is a plus, but not required
• Strong communication and facilitation skills and the ability to effectively communicate with varying internal and external audiences with, at times, diverse interests
• Experience working with competing priorities and consistently delivering quality outcomes
• Demonstrate proficient planning and organizational abilities while still remaining flexible and adaptable
• Adept at building trusting partnerships; acting with integrity and emotional intelligence
• Skilled at managing perceptions in a political environment
• Work is 100% remote, with certain activities requiring in-person meetings and/or statewide travel

• Please submit a current resume and contact information for at least three professional references.
• Please provide a copy of your Project Management certificate and, if applicable, proof of your current PMI certification.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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