Senior IT Project Manager – Hybrid Leadership & Strategy

State-of-Washington-Dept.-of-Natural-Resource; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Professional development

DNR employee resource groups

Job summary

Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks an IT Project Management – Senior/Specialist Supervisor in Olympia, WA. This role leads IT projects with PMI-aligned governance, vendor management, and strategic execution, while partnering with executive sponsors.

The position requires PMP/PRINCE2 and 7+ years in IT project leadership, with hybrid work options and WA residency. It offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within DNR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field.
• 7+ years of professional IT experience managing full-scope technical projects.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certificate.
• Knowledge across IT disciplines and leadership principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT project management per PMI standards and best practices.
• Manage initiation to closing, including vendors, scope, budget, and risks.
• Monitor outcomes and resolve issues using IT analytics.
• Coordinate governance meetings and reporting to executives.
• Deliver executive-level communication.
• Oversee vendor selections and IT proposals.
• Ensure quality control in software/application lifecycles.
• Set expectations and delegate deliverables.
• Define IT statements of work and procurement processes.
• Adhere to WaTech and cybersecurity policies.

Skills

PMI standards

Vendor mgmt

Budgeting

Team leadership

Stakeholder comms

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks an IT Project Management – Senior/Specialist Supervisor in Olympia, WA. This role leads IT projects with PMI-aligned governance, vendor management, and strategic execution, while partnering with executive sponsors.

The position requires PMP/PRINCE2 and 7+ years in IT project leadership, with hybrid work options and WA residency. It offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within DNR.