Expert Project Manager
# Expert Project Manager **State of Washington** · Olympia, WA · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: вчера* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Description Expert Project Manager (EMS 2) 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. WaTech sets the strategic technology direction of the state in multiple domains and programs and is responsible for the state’s core technology services. About the position This position is a part of WaTech’s Strategy & Management Division (SMD), which is responsible for the development and implementation of the state’s Information Technology (IT) strategic vision and planning. As an Expert Project Manager , you will oversee major projects that fall within WaTech’s IT Project Oversight and you will oversee all aspects of project management over the entire project lifecycle (Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling and closing.) In this role, you will work independently to evaluate project controls within assigned projects, recommend corrective action as applicable, and provide guidance and feedback to project teams. The position also provides mentoring and counseling to key interested parties to ensure alignment and compliance with RCW 43.105.245 and 43.105.255. Duties Some of what to expect with this role: - Review and provide feedback on major IT project deliverables for projects under WaTech oversight, including project charters, implementation plans, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with WaTech project execution standards. - Develop structured project execution frameworks aligned with WaTech oversight policies and state IT governance standards to enable agency project teams to follow best practices for IT project execution. - Evaluate project execution plans, schedules, and financial models for major IT projects under WaTech oversight. - Develop standardized execution roadmaps incorporating distinct and identifiable project phases, system demonstrations, and prototype testing as required by state policies, ensuring clear execution strategies. - Provide expert guidance and independent reviews on incremental project funding strategies for major IT projects under WaTech oversight. - Create and maintain execution templates, tools, and dashboards that support project teams in tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), financial milestones, and compliance requirements. - Ensure major IT projects under WaTech oversight incorporate structured organizational change management (OCM) strategies. - Ensure major IT projects under WaTech oversight adhere to industry-standard risk management techniques. - Ensure major projects under WaTech oversight incorporate security, data management, and interoperability considerations, ensuring compliance with statewide IT governance standards. - Assess vendor performance against contractual obligations for major IT projects under WaTech oversight. Qualifications Here’s what we’re looking for: - 10 years’ experience in IT project execution, project oversight, and risk management for complex, high-visibility technology initiatives. The total 10 years’ experience must include: - Five years’ experience serving as a project management expert for large-scale IT projects, ensuring compliance with industry-standard planning, implementation, and evaluation standards. - Five years’ experience evaluating IT project funding models and assessing fiscal sustainability. - Five years’ experience in vendor contract management, including developing procurement strategies, evaluating vendor performance, and negotiating IT service agreements. - Five years’ experience developing and implementing standardized project execution frameworks, ensuring alignment with statewide IT governance policies and best practices. - Three years’ experience facilitating training sessions, workshops, or executive coaching on IT project execution, risk mitigation, and financial accountability. - Three years’ experience developing structured risk management methodologies, including conducting risk assessments, implementing contingency strategies, and advising project teams on risk mitigation best practices. - Three years’ experience developing and evaluating performance tracking frameworks for IT projects, ensuring projects demonstrate measurable business value and funding accountability. - Two years’ experience reviewing and assessing Organizational Change Management (OCM) plans, including user adoption metrics, workforce readiness assessments, and communication strategies for large IT system implementations. - A bachelor’s degree in information systems, business administration, public administration, or a related field can substitute for up to four years’ experience. - Must possess and maintain, or obtain and maintain one of the following professional certifications within the first six months of employment (verification required): - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent. - Equivalent industry-recognized project management certification (e.g., Agile, CompTia Project+, Prince2 or PRiSM). - Experience developing or contributing to advisory memos, legislative reports, or executive-level briefings related to IT project execution, funding, or risk management. - Experience assessing IT project compliance with statewide or enterprise IT governance policies and risk management frameworks. - Experience facilitating cross-organization collaboration on IT project execution strategies, financial accountability, and modernization efforts. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop advisory memos, risk assessments, and legislative briefings for diverse audiences. - Proficiency with project execution tools and methodologies, including risk tracking, performance dashboards, and financial analytics tools. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Teams, and project tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar platforms). Preference may be granted to applicants with the following: - Master’s degree in information systems, business administration, public administration, or a related field. - Experience managing IT projects subject to state or federal oversight policies, including legislative budget approval processes. - Experience supporting large-scale IT modernization efforts, including cloud transitions, legacy system replacements, and interoperability frameworks. - Experience developing and implementing performance-based funding models for IT projects. - Experience participating in statewide or enterprise IT governance committees, including providing strategic guidance on IT funding and execution policies. - Experience advising on the integration of IT project execution frameworks with enterprise cybersecurity and data governance policies. - Experience in performance measurement and financial analysis for IT project funding and budget sustainability. - Experience leading or participating in industry-standard project management Communities of Practice (CoPs) or IT governance committees. Supplemental Information Telework: This position is approved for telework. However, this position requires the incumbent to be onsite in WaTech’s Olympia, WA office to attend and/or meetings up to 4 times per year. 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. We invite you to include your preferred name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process. 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. Additional information about this role: - 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 to perform in the position and is a continued condition of employment. How to apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply” button at the top of this announcement. In addition to completing your online application, please also include the following attachments: - A current resume detailing your applicable experience, training and/or education. - A letter of interest highlighting how your experience aligns with the outlined job posting. Top candidates will be asked to provide a list of their professional references with contact information. Reminder s: - A real person is reviewing your application material. It is in your best interest to complete the application in its entirety and review thoroughly before submitting. You will not be eligible to re-apply for this posting for 30 days. - Applications with missing or incomplete fields, or supplemental question responses such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete and removed 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 and date of birth prior to submittal.) By submitting your materials, you affirm that all information is true and correct. Any untruthful information is cause for removal from the applicant pool. If hired as a result of this recruitment, the discovery of incorrect or falsified information may lead to disciplinary action or dismissal. Recruitment process: The 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. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions. The salary range reflected above reflects the full potential for this position. The base pay offered to the selected candidate will consider the candidate’s specific qualifying experience and internal equity of the existing team. Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Rebekah Wilkes at (360) 407-8646 or email to recruitment@watech.wa.gov If you’d like to request an accommodation for any part of the selection process, or to receive the application material in an alternate format, please contact Human Resources at (360) 407-8242 or Human.Resources@watech.wa.gov.Persons 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.
Наблюдалась 2026-10-15, впервые 2026-10-14, источник — Indeed.