IT Project/Portfolio Manager

Davita Inc.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bothell is seeking an IT Project/Portfolio Manager to lead diverse technology projects aligned with strategic goals. This role involves overseeing project execution, managing resources effectively, and fostering collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and demonstrate strategic thinking. The position offers a supportive environment promoting professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Hybrid work options

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Intensive employee wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in leading technology projects and managing resources effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly and reduce conflict through strategic approaches.
• Proficient in developing collaborative relationships and making timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technology projects aligning with the City's goals.
• Manage project plans, track progress, and mitigate risks.
• Lead project meetings, ensuring communication among stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Decision-making

Strategic thinking

Job description

Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

The City of Bothell’s Employee and Technology Services Department (IT Division) is seeking an IT Project/Portfolio Manager to lead and deliver technology projects that align with the City’s strategic goals. In this role, you’ll oversee a diverse portfolio, manage resources, and ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.

What will you do in this position?

• Serve as the main liaison for IT project communications, collaborating with stakeholders and IT staff to define scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with organizational goals.
• Create and manage project plans, track progress, and address risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Evaluate and refine the project portfolio to maximize resource efficiency and value, providing recommendations to IT and GIS leadership.
• Lead project meetings, including steering committees, team discussions, and stakeholder updates.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Ensure clear and efficient communication of information and ideas through diverse communication channels.
• Utilizes a thoughtful and strategic approach to reduce conflict, fostering collaboration between individuals through appropriate communication methods and interpersonal techniques, while handling challenging situations with professionalism, impartiality, and objectivity
• Develop and use collaborative relationships to build informal and formal teams to accomplish team goals.
• Make timely and effective decisions, often with limited information and under tight deadlines and pressure, relying on a combination of analysis, experience, and judgment.

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We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community.

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives. The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to [e-mail].

To learn more about the City of Bothell’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell?
Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to “think outside the box”. We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees, and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.

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