IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT - JOURNEY

Salary : $85,764.00 - $115,344.00 Annually Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: Department: Office of Financial Management Division: Information Technology Services Opening Date: 10/03/2024 Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step Description ofm.wa.gov Please note: This posting will be used to fill two (2) vacant positions. It will remain open until both positions are filled. Application reviews will begin on Thursday, October 17th. Why work for OFM? The is a small agency that serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts, all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian. If you want to play a key role in enhancing how state government serves its citizens, you've found the right place. Join us in making a meaningful difference for every Washingtonian! The job opportunity: The IT Project Manager works on the systems that provide vital information, fiscal services and policy support to all state agencies, higher education, the Legislature and the Governor. These systems support applications that provide fundamental information for financials, budgets, allotments, legislative and financial impact analysis, human resources, payroll and collective bargaining on behalf of the Office of Financial Management and the Office of the Governor. Additionally, this position will lead multiple projects that support systems used by all state agencies, higher education, the Legislature and the Governor (i.e. the Enterprise). These systems support a large, diverse population of stakeholders that all have their own priorities and resources that need to be negotiated. Duties What you will work on: Lead, plan, and control multiple projects. This includes tasks such as: Working with project stakeholders to define business deliverables Working with the project team to estimate level of effort for project activities. Preparing detailed project schedules or working with the Scrum Master on high level schedules. Managing project resources. Monitoring and controlling project budgets and contract status. Reporting status to project stakeholders on a frequent basis. Providing ongoing communications regarding risks, issues, changes, progress and status to stakeholders. Manage matrixed resources from multiple divisions and agencies. Collaborate and participate with OFM PMO Team by creating, reviewing, implementing, and updating project templates, tools, processes, and standards. Qualifications What we need you to bring: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, public administration, business management, project management, or related field or discipline.* *Education and experience can substitute for each other on a year-to-year basis. AND four (4) years' progressive experience successfully managing information technology projects. Three (3) years' experience in and demonstrated understanding of the project domain, sufficient to review activities and tasks with domain experts and verify estimated levels of effort. Some formal project management coursework. Skilled at managing interpersonal relations to build rapport inside and outside the immediate project team and can motivate through leadership. Desired Qualifications: Project Management Professional Certification or formal Project Management coursework such as UW PM certification or similar training (minimum of 72 hours of project management education or training). Scrum Master Certification and experience working in an Agile environment. PROSCI or similar certification in Organizational Change Management. Supplemental Information At OFM, we foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being, we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees. Please visit our for a full list of benefits available to employees. Here's a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that OFM offers: An environment of Tuition reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year State retirement programs Application Process: Once you've decided to apply for a state government job, you'll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Keep in mind that once you submit the application, a real person is going to read it. We do not use AI or other technology that screens your application and rejects it. So please be sure to provide clear and detailed information about your work history so your qualifications can be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you need reasonable accommodation in applying, please call 7-1-1 or . For your application to be considered complete and sent to the hiring teams for review, you must submit all of the following: Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position Resume: that details your applicable experience and education References: at least three professional references and their phone numbers Questions: For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email us at The Office of Financial Management 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, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply. 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 (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 (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 , 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 . 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 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 01 (OFM) Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our agency in the United States? Yes No 02 I have the following education and work experience that qualify me for this role (please select all that apply): Bachelor's Degree in computer science, public administration, business management, project management, or related field or discipline. Four (4) years' progressive experience successfully managing information technology projects. Three (3) years' experience in and demonstrated understanding of the project domain, sufficient to review activities and tasks with domain experts and verify estimated levels of effort I have educational experience that may substitute for work experience year-for-year. I have work experience that may substitute for educational experience year-for-year. None of the above apply. 03 I have the following additional experience that may help qualify me for this role (please select all that apply): Project Management Professional Certification or formal Project Management coursework such as UW PM certification or similar training (minimum of 72 hours of project management education or training). Scrum Master Certification and experience working in an Agile environment. PROSCI or similar certification in Organizational Change Management. None of the above apply. 04 (OFM 1 of 2) How did you first learn about this job opportunity? Word of mouth (e.g., friends, family, neighbor, etc.) OFM employee Other State employee Business Resource Group (BRG's) Career fair event Careers.wa.gov DeafNation Public job sites (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn, Handshake, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Monster, etc.) WorkSource Office or similar OFM website Other 05 (OFM 2 of 2) If you selected OFM or State employee, BRG, Career Fair event, or Other on the previous question, please list the name of the person and/or organization in the space below, otherwise type NA. Required Question

Created: 2024-11-05