What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enterprise Project Manager position at State of Washington?
Salary : $104,269.00 - $114,588.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type : Full Time - Permanent
Job Number : 2025-00078
Department : Dept. of Corrections
Division : BSTA - Office of Strategy & Innovation
Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 20 / 2025 10 : 00 AM Pacific
Description
Enterprise Project Manager
Full Time | Permanent
Salary Range : $104,269 - $ 114,588 Annually
This is a telework / hybrid position. The candidate of choice may work from anywhere in the state of Washington with a reliable internet connection. Travel and in-office work may be required.
The Washington State Department of Corrections Office of Strategy and Innovation (OSI) is searching for a motivated and collaborative individual to join their team as an Enterprise Project Manager (EPM) . This position reports to the Senior Enterprise Project Manager, who reports to the Director of Strategy and Innovation. The goal of the EPM is to provide leadership and direction to project teams, executive sponsors, managers, and staff throughout the agency.
The EPM will serve a critical role within the OSI in managing large, enterprise level projects that generally impact several divisions within the agency. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as well as subject matter experts to develop applicable methodologies for implementation of practices in a correctional environment.
In this position, you will manage large projects that may be high profile and high risk to the agency. Some projects require implementing new legislation with critical impacts to DOC policies, procedures, and daily operations. As the Enterprise Project Manager, you will work closely with and make recommendations to Executive Leaders of the agency.
Government must operate in a transparent business and customer focused environment for long term success, which includes planning, project management, performance measurement and continuous improvements. This is accomplished by connecting staff work at all levels and across unit, department, and division lines to further DOC strategic goals and objectives. If you see yourself as someone with the desire to make broad impacts on the agency in collaboration with the OSI team, we encourage you to submit a complete application!
A completed application packet will include :
- A detailed resume
- A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
- Three professional references
Duties
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As an Enterprise Project Manager , some of your duties will include :
Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications) :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications) :
Supplemental Information
Vision : Working together for safer communities.
Mission : Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment : To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES :
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer :
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include :
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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 357-31-165.
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 12-31-2022
Are you a current DOC employee?
Please indicate your highest level of education :
If you have a degree obtained outside of the United States, have you included a foreign credential evaluation report with your application? (You may request the required evaluation / documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org)
How many years of experience in developing, managing and implementing large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects impacting large organization(s) do you possess?
Please describe your Project Management experience to include the successful implementation and management of projects impacting a large organization (1,000 employees with satellite location(s)) and what principles, techniques, and tools you utilized in planning, control, monitoring, and review of projects. If you do not have this experience, please put NA. See resume will be considered an incomplete answer.
Please indicate all knowledge, skills and / or abilities in which you possess :
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Salary : $104,269 - $114,588
