IT Project Manager - Journey

Description

Why work for OFM?

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) 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

Are you a skilled and driven IT Project Manager (PM) ready to make a difference? We are looking for an exceptional project manager to work with our Senior IT PM supporting OFM remediation of critical systems used by state agencies, higher education institutions, the Legislature, and the Governor's office for the state’s Workday implementation. You’ll play a key role in transforming statewide operations by overseeing the migration of existing enterprise application functionality into the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Workday. Collaboration will be at the heart of your work as you engage with diverse stakeholders, balancing priorities and driving alignment to achieve shared success. Join OFM to lead transformative initiatives that shape the future of enterprise systems across the state!

Duties

What you'll work on

• Lead and manage Information Technology Projects on systems and applications that support all state agencies, higher education, the Legislature and the Governor's office.
  • Lead and manage multiple projects, including defining deliverables, creating and updating work plans, estimating effort, preparing schedules, managing resources, monitoring budgets, adjusting plans, and providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
  • Provide leadership, consultation, and oversight to the project team members and stakeholders through the duration of the project.
  • Use PMI and Agile project management frameworks and proven project methodologies and tools to complete projects.
  • Conduct project closeout activities such as lessons learned, post-implementation report, transition plans, documentation clean-up, resource release, etc.
• Manage matrixed resources provided by multiple divisions and agencies.
  • Responsible for identifying appropriate resources (contractors, staff, and technology) needed and work with resource managers to assemble project teams.
  • Assign project team members’ responsibilities and tasks. Set project performance expectations and create accountability within the team to the project and each other.
• Communicate key project information.
  • Communicate project readiness, risks, issues, changes, progress, and status to key stakeholders.
  • Create project communication plans and content with stakeholder buy off.
  • Coordinate key stakeholder meetings and ensure there is ongoing common understanding of the purpose of the project and holistic view of the project objectives by all the stakeholders.
• Assist with developing project management standards, processes, best practices, and templates.
  • Collaborate and participate with OFM Project Management Office (PMO) Team in creating, reviewing, implementing, and updating project templates, tools, processes, and standards.
  • Coach and mentor resource managers, and leads on project management standards, processes, best practices, and templates.

Qualifications

What we need you to bring

Required Qualifications:

• Six (6) years progressive experience successfully managing IT projects, including leading complex software development and system integration projects;
• Three (3) years experience in a relevant domain, including collaborating with domain experts to define project activities, estimate effort levels, and ensure project success; and
• Degree or certificate in computer science, information technology, or a related field. *Additional two years of relevant professional experience, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent certification may substitute for the educational requirement.

• Project Management Professional Certification or formal Project Management coursework;
• Scrum Master Certification and experience working in an Agile environment; and
• PROSCI or similar certification in Organizational Change Management.

• COMMUNICATIONS – Presents ideas effectively, clearly, and concisely in formal and informal situations. Listens well, asks good questions, and communicates well in writing.
• TEAMWORK – Works cooperatively with others as an active member of a team, participates and fosters teamwork, and influences others within a team.
• PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY – Demonstrates the personal and professional characteristics that are needed to meet the organization’s expectations and demands of the workplace.
• USTOMER RELATIONS – Anticipates, assesses, and responds effectively to the needs of diverse customers, making excellent customer service a high priority.
• JOB MANAGEMENT – Takes responsibility for one’s own performance by setting clear goals and balancing critical job requirements through the proper use of task management, results orientation, stress management, and problem-solving skills.
• SAFETY – Performs work in a safe manner and complies with safety regulations at all times. Maintains an organized work area, free of hazards and reports unsafe conditions promptly. Attends all required safety and health training.
• TREATS OTHERS WITH RESPECT AND COURTESY – Treats everyone with respect and courtesy. Listens fully to, is respectful of, and understands others’ needs, concerns, and opinions.
• DEPENDABILITY – Reports to work on time every day and conforms to assigned work hours and schedule. Provides adequate notice for planned leave to ensure workload is managed and notifies supervisor immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.
• ACCOUNTABILITY – Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work and keeps commitments to get the job done. Meets all deadlines or lets supervisor know immediately when deadlines might not be met and recommends alternatives. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
• JUDGMENT AND PROBLEM SOLVING – Makes timely decisions based on the best information at hand. Can describe the factors that were considered in making a decision and their relative importance. Identifies and considers alternatives before making a decision. Seeks advice from others. Considers the impact of decisions on co-workers, clientele, and other program areas. Solves problems effectively.

Supplemental Information

What we offer:

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 Recruitment Page 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 diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• 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 1-800-833-6384.

Your application will not be considered complete and sent to the hiring teams for review, unless you attach 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 current contact information provided in your application.

Questions: OFM's Staff ASL interpreter is available to all deaf and hard of hearing applicants. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please email us at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov.

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.

This position is exempt from civil service rules.

For more information, please see WAC 357-19-195.