IT Project Manager Job at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections
State of Washington Dept. of Corrections Washington State
$88,248 - $118,716 a year
Description
IT Project Management Senior Specialist
Full Time | Permanent
Salary Range: $88,248 - $118,716 Annually
This is a telework/hybrid position. Work may be performed anywhere within the state of Washington. Travel may be required.
The Washington State Department of Corrections Information Technology (IT) team is seeking to add a dynamic and skilled professional to their team as an IT Project Management Senior Specialists. This position serves as a senior level project manager and performs full-scope project management for a variety of high visibility, risk, and impact IT projects. This position will initially provide project management for the adoption of an Electronic Health Records system.
In this role, you will provide technical and organizational leadership in the area of project management in addition to leading strategic initiatives to integrate new technologies with existing enterprise technologies. You will direct complex, multi-agency infrastructure and system implementation projects and provide leadership, coaching/mentoring and expert project planning for DOC mission critical infrastructure and computing systems.
Daily actions of the IT Project Management Senior Specialist include directing, planning, controlling, coordinating and managing all aspects of various complex projects including scope, schedule, resources (staff and budget), requirements, issues, risks, communication and change. This position requires significant interaction with IT and agency executives due to the nature of the projects managed. You will be responsible for the delivery of assigned projects within defined project budget, schedule, and scope.
The IT Project Management Senior Specialist plays a critical role in improving public safety by managing high visibility, risk and impact mission critical information technology projects that deliver robust, strategic technology solutions, and support mechanisms to 9,000 correctional workers across the agency. If you have a knack for high level IT project management and are excited to work collaboratively on projects with local, state, and federal governments to improve data sharing, we encourage you to apply!
A completed application packet will include:
- A detailed resume
- A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
- Three professional references
Duties
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As an IT Project Manager Senior Specialist, some of your duties will include:
- Using an agreed upon project management methodology and industry best practices, initiate and plan agency IT projects which will include:
- Working closely with executives and senior leaders in all business areas across DOC, initiate planning to identify solutions/alternatives to accomplish agency needs and strategic goals in a structured project environment
- Providing the highest expert level technical and organization leadership to plan the integration of new technologies with existing enterprise technologies and infrastructure
- Directing the analysis and planning of complex, multi-agency systems and hardware/software solutions
- Following the initiation phase and dynamically managing the critical areas of schedule, issues/risks, scope, and budget to achieve the project objectives including:
- Working with executives to develop, implement, and maintain project management plans specific to the needs of the project, sponsor, and steering committee
- Creating and managing work breakdown structure (WBS) for the project with detailed activities, tasks, task dependencies, resource assignment, milestones, and deliverables for the project
- Actively managing decisions, issues, risks (including mitigation activities), and change management processes consistent with the processes defined in the project management plan
- Completing project close-out activities marking an "end" to the project to include:
- Working with the executive sponsor and steering committee members, plan, and conduct a post implementation review identifying lessons learned and best practices
- Facilitating working sessions, prepare survey materials, and solicit input from technical staff stakeholders, and other project team members including senior leaders
- Publish findings
- Managing and performing a variety of assignments, work efforts and/or day-to-day operational activities involving multiple organizational activities internal and external to DOC
Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):
- A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, public administration, business management, project management, or related field**
AND
- Five (5) years of consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in information technology analysis or IT project management or an equivalent combination of training and experience**
- Five or more years of project management experience in the last 8 years**
- Two years professional work experience within an information technology environment with broad knowledge of infrastructure, networking, security, telecommunications, software development (requirements, design, development, testing) and operations**
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, including use of "plain talk" principles and the ability to present complex materials to a wide variety of audiences in different formats
**Experience may be substituted - year for year - for education.
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):
- Project Management Certification
- Agile Software Development Experience
Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references. - A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. 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.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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