What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at State of Washington?
JOB
IT Project Manager(IT Project Management – Journey) WaTech: A great place to work!As a Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) employee, you will have a unique opportunity to help advance the latest IT technologies and practices used by state government to meet the needs of Washingtonians. Through teamwork, partnership, and collaboration WaTech works to transform public service through a connected government. About the opportunity: This position serves as a project manager for the Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO is an integral part of WaTech, assuring that business and IT projects are successful and support the WaTech mission of advancing Washington’s technology strategies and services. As an IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all parties involved have a clear understanding of the project's objectives. You will assign responsibilities and tasks to project team members, identify and allocate the necessary resources, develop schedules to guarantee timely project completion, and communicate project status updates to key interested parties.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Some of what you can expect: Collaborate with management, senior project managers, and key interested parties to clarify and document the project scope, goals, deliverables, risks, issues, and methodologies that support business objectives.Manage project issues, risks, and decisions effectively.Recognize significant changes before there is an impact to schedule, scope, and budget.Develop an integrated schedule to ensure timely project completion, assigning roles, responsibilities, and tasks to team members.Identify critical skills needed for project success; work with resource managers and vendors to assemble and align project teams.Actively manage risks and develop mitigation strategies.Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones/sprints and deliverables.Identify, document, monitor, and resolve project changes, risks, issues, and quality throughout the lifecycle of the project.Estimate the resources and skills needed to achieve project goals. Monitor the project to ensure it remains within scope, schedule, and budget, providing recommendations when changes are necessary. Here is what we are looking for: Bachelor’s or higher degree involving a major study in information system technology, business, public administration, or allied field. (Additional years of experience can substitute for the degree).Five years of experience as a project manager with small to medium projects in IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, systems maintenance, telecommunications, or enterprise network projects using proven project management processes, tools, and techniques.Formal project management coursework such as UW PM certification or similar training.Proficiency in project leadership skills, demonstrated by lead project management experience and/or education, including all aspects of process development and execution.In-depth understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) framework, concepts, and principles. This includes project risk management, constraint management, project scope management, and program/project management lifecycle.Demonstrated record of successful project management of medium scale, high visibility projects with multiple business and technical interested parties.Strong communication skills and experience documenting and communicating project management program objectives, customer needs and management expectations.Experience in educating, fact-finding, influencing, negotiating, collaborating, and summarizing to/for customers with the ability to actively listen and interact effectively across a broad spectrum of managerial, administrative, and technical staff.Experience in Microsoft Office tools (MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio and SharePoint. Expert level experience with Microsoft Project Server/Project Online (POL)to coach staff/peers. Preference shall be given to those who possess the following certification(s): Master’s or higher degree involving a major study in information system technology, business, public administration, computer science, project management or related field.Three years of experience managing professional technology staff within state government or in a related field in private industry.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.Knowledge of information technology environments, e.g.: cloud, virtual, physical infrastructure, enterprise applications development/implementation, software systems, telephony, networks, storage. Telework: This position is approved for telework. However, may require the incumbent to come onsite as needed, up to four times a year.We value diversity and different perspectives: WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. What WaTech Offers: As an employee of WaTech, you’ll have access to an outstanding employee benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family, paid leave and holidays, retirement plan options and more. While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia, Washington, which is near some of the country’s most scenic national parks, we are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy work life balance. To learn more about WaTech, and what our employees enjoy about working here, please visit our website. How to apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply button” at the top of this announcement. You may need to create a profile and account in Washington state's automated application system. We invite you to include your name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process. To be considered for this position you will need to: Submit your online application. Answer all required Supplemental Questions.Attach a Letter of Interest that addresses how your experience qualifies you for this role. Attach a Resume that clearly documents the work history, training, and education that makes you a viable and competitive candidate for this position. Include Three professional references and their contact information. Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number prior to submittal.) Note: Applications without the requested attachments identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration. Conditions of employment: This position requires a background check. 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 position and is a continued condition of employment. Recruitment process: First round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions. Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Rebekah Wilkes at (360) 407-8646 or email to Rebekah.Wilkes@WaTech.wa.gov Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact Human Resources at (360) 407-8242 or Human.Resources@watech.wa.gov. Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. WaTech complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
IT Project Manager(IT Project Management – Journey) WaTech: A great place to work!As a Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) employee, you will have a unique opportunity to help advance the latest IT technologies and practices used by state government to meet the needs of Washingtonians. Through teamwork, partnership, and collaboration WaTech works to transform public service through a connected government. About the opportunity: This position serves as a project manager for the Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO is an integral part of WaTech, assuring that business and IT projects are successful and support the WaTech mission of advancing Washington’s technology strategies and services. As an IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all parties involved have a clear understanding of the project's objectives. You will assign responsibilities and tasks to project team members, identify and allocate the necessary resources, develop schedules to guarantee timely project completion, and communicate project status updates to key interested parties.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Some of what you can expect: Collaborate with management, senior project managers, and key interested parties to clarify and document the project scope, goals, deliverables, risks, issues, and methodologies that support business objectives.Manage project issues, risks, and decisions effectively.Recognize significant changes before there is an impact to schedule, scope, and budget.Develop an integrated schedule to ensure timely project completion, assigning roles, responsibilities, and tasks to team members.Identify critical skills needed for project success; work with resource managers and vendors to assemble and align project teams.Actively manage risks and develop mitigation strategies.Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones/sprints and deliverables.Identify, document, monitor, and resolve project changes, risks, issues, and quality throughout the lifecycle of the project.Estimate the resources and skills needed to achieve project goals. Monitor the project to ensure it remains within scope, schedule, and budget, providing recommendations when changes are necessary. Here is what we are looking for: Bachelor’s or higher degree involving a major study in information system technology, business, public administration, or allied field. (Additional years of experience can substitute for the degree).Five years of experience as a project manager with small to medium projects in IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, systems maintenance, telecommunications, or enterprise network projects using proven project management processes, tools, and techniques.Formal project management coursework such as UW PM certification or similar training.Proficiency in project leadership skills, demonstrated by lead project management experience and/or education, including all aspects of process development and execution.In-depth understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) framework, concepts, and principles. This includes project risk management, constraint management, project scope management, and program/project management lifecycle.Demonstrated record of successful project management of medium scale, high visibility projects with multiple business and technical interested parties.Strong communication skills and experience documenting and communicating project management program objectives, customer needs and management expectations.Experience in educating, fact-finding, influencing, negotiating, collaborating, and summarizing to/for customers with the ability to actively listen and interact effectively across a broad spectrum of managerial, administrative, and technical staff.Experience in Microsoft Office tools (MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio and SharePoint. Expert level experience with Microsoft Project Server/Project Online (POL)to coach staff/peers. Preference shall be given to those who possess the following certification(s): Master’s or higher degree involving a major study in information system technology, business, public administration, computer science, project management or related field.Three years of experience managing professional technology staff within state government or in a related field in private industry.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.Knowledge of information technology environments, e.g.: cloud, virtual, physical infrastructure, enterprise applications development/implementation, software systems, telephony, networks, storage. Telework: This position is approved for telework. However, may require the incumbent to come onsite as needed, up to four times a year.We value diversity and different perspectives: WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. What WaTech Offers: As an employee of WaTech, you’ll have access to an outstanding employee benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family, paid leave and holidays, retirement plan options and more. While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia, Washington, which is near some of the country’s most scenic national parks, we are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy work life balance. To learn more about WaTech, and what our employees enjoy about working here, please visit our website. How to apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply button” at the top of this announcement. You may need to create a profile and account in Washington state's automated application system. We invite you to include your name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process. To be considered for this position you will need to: Submit your online application. Answer all required Supplemental Questions.Attach a Letter of Interest that addresses how your experience qualifies you for this role. Attach a Resume that clearly documents the work history, training, and education that makes you a viable and competitive candidate for this position. Include Three professional references and their contact information. Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number prior to submittal.) Note: Applications without the requested attachments identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration. Conditions of employment: This position requires a background check. 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 position and is a continued condition of employment. Recruitment process: First round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions. Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Rebekah Wilkes at (360) 407-8646 or email to Rebekah.Wilkes@WaTech.wa.gov Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact Human Resources at (360) 407-8242 or Human.Resources@watech.wa.gov. Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. WaTech complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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