Remote IT Project Lead – Senior for Statewide Initiatives

State-of-Washington-Dept.-of-Commerc; Washington; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance benefits

Retirement and deferred compensation

11 paid holidays

15+ vacation days

Sick leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Washington State Department of Commerce seeks an IT Project Manager Senior/Specialist to drive high-impact initiatives such as the statewide OneWA ERP modernization. You will partner with project, business, and technology professionals to shape solutions with agency-wide impact.

In this role, you will lead a collaborative PMO, ensure alignment with state standards, and mentor emerging leaders while delivering real, measurable value to communities across Washington state.

Qualifications

• Eight years of combined IT experience with project leadership and governance.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives and enterprise IT programs.
• Ability to translate executive vision into actionable project plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-visibility IT projects from planning through delivery.
• Establish governance, performance standards, and executive reporting.
• Mentor project managers and team leads, elevating PM maturity across the agency.
• Coordinate with internal staff, contractors, and external partners.

Skills

IT project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT or related field

Project management certification (PMP, etc.)

Job description

Washington State Department of Commerce seeks an IT Project Manager Senior/Specialist to drive high-impact initiatives such as the statewide OneWA ERP modernization. You will partner with project, business, and technology professionals to shape solutions with agency-wide impact.

In this role, you will lead a collaborative PMO, ensure alignment with state standards, and mentor emerging leaders while delivering real, measurable value to communities across Washington state.