Enterprise Project Manager
State of Washington
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Job summary
The Washington State Department of Corrections Office of Strategy and Innovation (OSI) seeks an Enterprise Project Manager to lead large, enterprise-scale initiatives across divisions, reporting to the Senior Enterprise Project Manager.
This full-time, telework/hybrid position offers salary $109,545–$120,393 annually and requires coordinating with executive sponsors, managing schedules and budgets, and developing measures to drive performance and outcomes.
Qualifications
- Experience managing large organization projects (1,000+ employees)
- Ability to analyze information, define problems and objectives, formulate conclusions
- Ability to coach and mentor others
- Ability to use technology to improve efficiency
- Ability to independently draft formal documents in Word
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams and sponsors
- Develop and manage project plans with charter, schedule, budget and reports
- Engage sponsors and stakeholders across authority lines
- Communicate plans actively to management
- Coach and collaborate with project teams and subject matter experts
- Design and develop project measures and reporting
- Track and report project status and outcomes
Skills
Education
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Job description
Full Time | Permanent
Salary Range: $109,545 – $120,393 Annually
This is a telework/hybrid position. The candidate of choice may work from home with a reliable internet connection. Travel and in-office work may be required.
This recruitment will be utilized to fill two positions.
Full Time | Permanent
Salary Range: $109,545 – $120,393 Annually
This is a telework/hybrid position. The candidate of choice may work from home with a reliable internet connection. Travel and in-office work may be required.
This recruitment will be utilized to fill two positions.
The Washington State Department of Corrections Office of Strategy and Innovation (OSI) is searching for a motivated and collaborative individual to join their team as an Enterprise Project Manager (EPM). This position reports to the Senior Enterprise Project Manager, who reports to the Director of Strategy and Innovation. The goal of the EPM is to provide leadership and direction to project teams, executive sponsors, managers, and staff throughout the agency.
The EPM will serve a critical role within the OSI in managing large, enterprise level projects that generally impact several divisions within the agency. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as well as subject matter experts to develop applicable methodologies for implementation of practices in a correctional environment.
In this position, you will manage large projects that may be high profile and high risk to the agency. Some projects require implementing new legislation with critical impacts to DOC policies, procedures, and daily operations. As the Enterprise Project Manager, you will work closely with and make recommendations to Executive Leaders of the agency.
Government must operate in a transparent business and customer focused environment for long term success, which includes planning, project management, performance measurement and continuous improvements. This is accomplished by connecting staff work at all levels and across unit, department, and division lines to further DOC strategic goals and objectives.
- A detailed resume
- A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
- Three professional references
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.
- Providing leadership and direction to project teams on utilizing outcome-based project planning
- Managing, directing and developing projects and project plans utilizing standardized processes such as charter, schedule, budget, and reports
- Engage sponsor(s), steering committee(s), and agency stakeholders across authority lines
- Managing expectations and communicate plans actively
- Interacting and communicating regularly with executive management
- Providing senior-level leadership and advanced expertise to customers, teams and staff
- Supporting the continual development of the project management capabilities of DOC, ensuring standardization, current and relevant methods, and tools are used and adapted as needed
- Ensuring that project status, issues and successes are communicated to project teams, stakeholders, sponsors and appropriate levels of management and documented appropriately.
- Coaching, collaborating, and coordinating with project teams and subject matter experts to identify outcome measures on the front end of projects, improvement initiatives, and program development
- Designing and developing project relevant measures, as appropriate to project scope and need
- Tracking, monitoring, analyzing and reporting internally and externally through Results DOC and regular status updates to the supervisor
- Building project-specific teams and engage members in all phases of project management
- Creating a sense of belonging and ownership among team members
- Assembling teams with the right mix of skills, knowledge and abilities, coach and motivate team members, delegate responsibility and promote mutual respect and interaction
- Skilled Level Project Management experience: successful implementation and management of projects impacting a large organization (1,000 + employees with satellite location(s)) utilizing the principles, techniques, and tools used in planning, control, monitoring, and review of projects
- Ability to analyze information, define problems and objectives, formulate logical and objective conclusions, recognize alternatives, and make recommendations
- Ability to coach and mentor others
- Ability to use technology and computer systems to improve efficiency, accuracy and quality of work
- Ability to use (or learn to use) Microsoft Word to independently draft formal documents for others’ review and signature
- PMP Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, social science or closely allied field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the County of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent
- LEAN certification
- Change Management certification
- Experience with analysis and interpretation of data
- Professional experience creating presentations using power point, excel, or other presentation and data software
- Strong influence, change management, and relationship building skills
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.
- Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
- Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
- People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well‑being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
- Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
- Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.
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.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification 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. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
- This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
- 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.
- Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
This position may be allocated for telework. If authorized for the role, 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.
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 vacation 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!
- Teamsters 117 represented positions receive 3 days of bereavement leave.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
The following information describes typical benefits available for full‑time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full‑time work (e.g. part‑time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full‑time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax‑deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long‑term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
If you are employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full‑time and part‑time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full‑time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 non‑overtime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro‑rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357‑58‑175, an employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357‑31‑165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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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