Project Manager

State of Washington; Walla Walla (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Washington is seeking an experienced Project Manager for the WaTech division. This position requires overseeing multiple IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in project management, Agile methodologies, and strong communication skills. This role offers the chance to drive innovation in state services while providing flexibility in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule options

Comprehensive benefits package

Telework availability

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience managing small to medium IT projects.
• Experience in Agile and Change Management frameworks.
• Formal project management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of program and project execution.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams and stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and maintain project schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information System Technology, Business, or Public Administration

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project Server

Job description

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WaTech: Join an exciting team!

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is a national leader in adopting new, innovative technologies that transform the way Washingtonians receive state services. We provide information technology oversight and central services for Washington state government, all of which makes this an exciting time to join our team of experienced professionals. As a part of this agency, you will have a unique opportunity to help advance the latest IT technologies and practices and see the results.

Description

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Project Manager

(IT Project Management-Journey)

WaTech: Join an exciting team!

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is a national leader in adopting new, innovative technologies that transform the way Washingtonians receive state services. We provide information technology oversight and central services for Washington state government, all of which makes this an exciting time to join our team of experienced professionals. As a part of this agency, you will have a unique opportunity to help advance the latest IT technologies and practices and see the results.

About The Position

The Project Manager plays a critical role in overseeing all aspects of program and project execution, ensuring that initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This position requires close collaboration with a wide network of interdepartmental teams, executive sponsors, and key stakeholders across state agencies to support the achievement of WaTech’s strategic goals. The projects managed in this role contribute to technology solutions that have a direct and lasting impact on government operations and the citizens of Washington. This position is part of the Project Management Office (PMO) within the Strategy and Management Division.

In this role, you will independently manage multiple small to medium-sized projects while also supporting senior Project Managers on complex initiatives. Core responsibilities include scoping and planning projects, identifying and securing necessary resources, forming and guiding cross-functional teams, delegating tasks, establishing project timelines, and tracking performance against defined metrics. You will be expected to communicate progress and risks proactively to stakeholders, conduct detailed data analysis to inform decision-making, and assist with financial oversight and budget management.

Duties

Some Of What To Expect With This Role

• Define and document project scope, objectives, deliverables, risks, issues, and methodologies that align with organizational goals.
• Proactively manage project risks, issues, and decision-making processes to minimize disruptions and maintain momentum.
• Secure approval of the project charter, identify key constraints and dependencies, and monitor progress to ensure successful outcomes.
• Implement and follow change management plans to ensure project teams and sponsors remain informed and engaged with evolving impacts.
• Identify resource gaps, capacity challenges, and potential threats to project success, offering mitigation strategies as needed.
• Develop and maintain a fully resourced project schedule to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Assign project team roles, responsibilities, and tasks while ensuring alignment with skillsets and project priorities.
• Ensure all critical project activities are planned, resourced, scheduled, and successfully executed.
• Provide consulting and guidance on small-scale projects and work efforts; make recommendations to leadership based on lessons learned and observed needs.
• Facilitate resolution of conflicts or roadblocks within project teams.
• Track key project milestones, sprints, deliverables, and performance indicators.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget throughout the full lifecycle of the project.
• Lead effective project meetings, drive task completion, and ensure staff understand task importance, deadlines, and expected outcomes.
• Foster accountability and trust through clear communication, effective facilitation, and transparency with stakeholders and team members.
• Provide informal leadership and mentoring to matrixed project teams; this role does not include direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Coach and mentor project staff on WaTech’s project management standards, tools, best practices, and the effective use of project templates.
• Support alignment with WaTech’s strategic goals through coordination and contributions to portfolio-level planning and reporting.
  
  

Qualifications

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Nine 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.
• A bachelor’s or higher degree involving a major study in information system technology, business, public administration, or allied field.
• Experience in Agile teams applying frameworks and best practices on projects.
• Experience with Change Management methodologies and frameworks or Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) certification. Comparable education or certification will be considered.
• Formal project management coursework such as UW PM certification or similar training.
• Strong communication skills and experience documenting and communicating Project Management Office program objectives, customer needs and management expectations.
• Proficiency in project leadership skills, demonstrated by lead project management experience and/or education; including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Experience in educating, fact-finding, influencing, negotiating, collaborating, and summarizing to / for customers with ability to actively listen and interact effectively with others across a board 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.
• 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.
• Support WaTech’s strategic goals by fostering a project environment that prioritizes early risk identification and informed decision-making to ensure long-term success.
• Demonstrated record of successful project management of medium scale, high visibility projects with multiple business and technical interested parties.
  
  

Preference May Be Granted To Applicants With The Following

• Master level 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 technical environments, cloud, virtual, physical infrastructure environments, enterprise applications development/implementation, software systems, telephony, storage environments.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Telework: This position is a hybrid position. Telework is available. However, the position requires the incumbent to be onsite as needed for training and meetings and some group work activities.

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 a complete 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.
• Attach a separate document with at least Three Professional References. This should include: Reference name, nature of the relationship (i.e. company and supervisor, coworker, etc.), phone number, and email. References should be individuals you have worked with in the past five years, if possible, and include at least one current, or most recent supervisor. *We will not conduct reference checks without your signed release.
  
  

Note: Applications without the requested information identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration.

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.)

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 [phone] or email to [e-mail]

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] 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.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

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.

Insurance 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.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

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.

Social Security

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

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.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

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 nonovertime 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.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional 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 12-31-2022

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Please select the option that best describes how you meet the required qualifications:

• I have nine (9) 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.
• I have a bachelor’s degree in computer information system technology, business, public administration or related field AND 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.
• I do not have the required experience and/or education, but I am willing to learn.
  
  

02

Do you have formal Project Management coursework such as UW PM certification or similar training?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have experience with Change Management methodologies and frameworks or Certified Change management Professional (CCMP) certification? Comparable education or certification will be considered.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Please briefly explain how you gained the experience in question #3; If this does not apply, type N/A.

05

Do you have the following experiences and skills. Check all that apply.

• Experience in Agile teams applying frameworks and best practices on projects.
• Strong communication skills and experience documenting and communicating PMO program objectives, customer needs and management expectations.
• Proficiency in project leadership skills, demonstrated by lead project management experience and/or education; including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Experience in educating, fact-finding, influencing, negotiating, collaborating, and summarizing to/for customers with ability to actively listen and interact effectively with others across a board 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.
• 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.
• I do not have any of the above experience or skills, but I am willing to learn
  
  

06

Please briefly explain how you gained the experience and skills in question #5; If this does not apply, type N/A.

07

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status or F1 OPT etc.)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

How did you learn about this WaTech opportunity? Select all that apply.

• Business Resource Group (BRG)
• Careers.wa.gov
• Governmentjobs.com
• Public job sites (e.g., Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Monster, etc.)
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• WaTech employee
• WaTech website
• WorkSource
• Other
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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