15 Aug
IT Project Manager Senior Specialist
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- Establishing the framework and best practice for all IT projects within the Agency.
- Establishing and manage the IT governance process for DNR, governing the prioritization of IT investments.
- Ensure adherence to all OCIO policies and standards. For projects under OCIO oversight, comply with Gated Funding requirements, OCIO lifecycle management and the completion of a project’s investment plan.
- Ensure adherence to the Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) IT Cybersecurity Policies and Standards through the application development lifecycle.
- 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 stakeholders 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 stakeholders.
- Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution.
- Set and continually manage IT project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverable with team members and stakeholders.
- Continually assess and evaluate evolving best practices and adjust agency IT project management policies, procedures and methods accordingly.
- Understand emerging trends in technology and guide the organization in the development and adoption of technology standards and processes.
- Develop templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature IT project management best practices within the organization.
- Provide technical consulting and oversight for complex IT projects for the agency.
- Manage multiple related IT projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.
- Ensure program and project level “lessons learned” activities are conducted with a focus on continuous service improvements within the Project Management Office, IT organization, and supporting service areas.
- Provide IT project management expertise and support to project leads distributed throughout the agency.
- Work with business program to identify and clarify the problem they are trying to solve.
- Work with business program to identify and clarify business requirements.
- Perform gap analysis between current and desired application end-state.
- Inform and educate business programs regarding existing IT policies and standards.
- Conduct IT market research and identify existing “best-of-breed” product offerings when applicable.
- Collaborate with the business programs to identify potential solutions and acquisition options.
- Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices and agency standards.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify necessary resources.
- Identify and communicate potential resource constraints, risks and issues.
- Provide results of consultation to business program and assist with decision making as to next steps.
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field. May substitute 10 years of experience for education.
- A minimum of 10 years, at least 3 years current, managing full scope technical projects.
- Completion of a certificate or other program in project management.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive IT management experience, including 2 years of experience directly supervising IT personnel in any technical areas.
- 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, personnel administration, and project management.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
- Employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This position is based in an office/fieldwork setting and requires in-person attendance/interactions with no option for full-time telework. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. No start date will be approved until you verify your status.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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 benefit 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.
- To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov. You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
- Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
- Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
- Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
- Complete all supplemental questions.
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