IT Project Manager Senior/ Specialist

IT Project Manager Senior/ Specialist
Recruitment #2022-11-A207
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA

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The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Information Technology Division. This is a Senior/Specialist IT Project Manager position that provides IT project, portfolio and contract management services as well as IT consulting services to the agency for IT projects or initiatives that have a heavy IT component. This position establishes the framework and standards for IT project management throughout the Agency. This position establishes and governs the portfolio of IT projects throughout DNR by establishing standard processes, governance, IT project management best practices, and IT project management templates. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing large, high visibility, application development and IT acquisition projects including planning and managing resources.  This position's services help ensure that critical IT projects are planned, managed, and completed to achieve results that meet the business needs of the department as effectively and efficiently as possible”.Responsibilities:
This is a Senior/ Specialist level position that provides IT project management services to oversee DNR’s implementation of the statewide One Washington project, as well as other critical Agency IT projects or initiatives. One WA is the statewide project to replace the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) with the new Workday system. DNR will have multiple systems impacted by this project, and extensive integration, data migration, and replacement work will be required. This position must coordinate with a broad range of both internal and external stakeholders, in particular the Office of Financial Management (OFM) who is leading the One WA project. In addition, One WA will not adequately cover some key financial functions, such as DNR-specific cost allocation and revenue distribution. Therefore, additional feasibility studies will be required to drive forward those IT projects. This position will be responsible for managing these feasibility study work efforts. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing these large, high visibility One WA-related projects for DNR, so as to meet statewide financial integration functionality. This position helps ensure that critical IT projects are planned, managed, and completed to achieve results that meet the business needs of the department as effectively and efficiently as possible. This position reports to the ITD Assistant Division Manager for Project Management Office.

Tasks include:

• Ensure adherence to all OCIO policies and standards. For projects under OCIO oversight, comply with Gated Funding requirements, OCIO lifecycle management and the completion of a project’s investment plan.
• Ensure adherence to the Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) IT Cybersecurity Policies and Standards through the application development lifecycle.
• Provide the organization with expert level IT leadership in the area of IT project management by fully understanding and implementing Project Management Institute (PMI) defined best practices.
• Develop and manage all aspects of IT project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, scope, budget, change, risks and issues.
• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables using IT analytical approaches.
• Facilitate the IT governance and IT project status review meetings; identify and quantify variances, complete any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders and executive sponsors.
• Deliver appropriate and effective executive level communication.
• Procure adequate resources to achieve IT project objectives in planned time frames.
• Provide status reporting regarding IT project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership.
• Participate and/or drive IT feasibility studies, IT vendor selections and IT proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders.
• Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution.
• Set and continually manage IT project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverable with team members and stakeholders.
• Serve as an expert technical consultant providing IT analysis services to agency business programs. Successful completion of these tasks results in identification of the best technical solutions to address business problems.
• Define the IT Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested goods and services.
• Define and manage IT procurement processes consistent with state and agency policies and procedures.
• Maintains contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all IT contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents.
• Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing, etc.)
• Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal.
• Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration or litigation, as needed.
• Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors in information technology, computer science, or related field AND 7 years of experience at least 3 years managing full scope technical projects.
  OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Completion of a certificate or other program in project management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of multiple IT disciplines such as: data management, IT security principles, local and wide area networks, data storage, and application architecture principles.
• Knowledge of management principles with an emphasis on team building and effectiveness.
• Knowledge of leadership/management techniques and principles in the areas of strategic and operational planning, budget preparation and implementation, and project management.
• DNR Core Competencies: 
  • Personal Accountability 
  • Value Others 
  • Compassionate Communication 
  • Inspire Others 
  • Commitment to Excellence 

Working Conditions: 

• Employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This position is based in an office/fieldwork setting and requires in-person attendance/interactions with no option for full-time telework. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. No start date will be approved until you verify your status.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with ITIL, DevOps, or Lean IT
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology
• Experience with LEAN management principles
• Public sector information technology management experience
• Public sector contracting experience
• Position Specific Competencies:
  • Excellent experience in SDLC Methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, SDLC / Waterfall
  • Extensive familiarity with traditional PM and office productivity tools: MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint
  • Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations
  • Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
  • Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
  • Experience negotiating vendor contracts
  • Experience drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending subsequent budget changes where necessary
  • Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget close
  • Experience leading, motivating and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance
  • Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills; both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management
  • Experience influencing and gaining buy-in from executive’s sponsors, team members, stakeholders and peers
  • Team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff
  • Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

Application Requirements:

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position. 
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements. 
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions. 

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.  We thank you and are grateful for your service!

The Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
 
Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at [email protected].  Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
 
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