IT Project Manager



Job Details

IT Project Manager
Employer

Pierce County

Salary

$82,674.01 - $120,385.36 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Career Service - Full Time

Job Number

18-00168

Department

Information Technology

Division

IT-Applications

Opening Date

04/04/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Annual Hiring Range: $82,674 - $99,452
(with growth to: $120,385)
 
Please note: first consideration given to applicants that apply by April 22, 2018
 
On a strategic level, this IT Project Manager position is responsible for managing large, complex integrated projects, and implementing program management frameworks. This position will direct initiatives that require the integration of multiple enterprise systems, facilitate and coordinate actions and requirements between business and technical teams, and participate in the end-to-end lifecycle of an application following waterfall and agile methodologies. This position requires experience developing and managing large integrated schedules, driving resources in a matrixed environment and achieving return on investment.  Comprehensive subject-matter expertise in implementing commercial applications (COTS), strategic technology planning, and system implementation is required. This position requires proven experience in procuring and implementing technology solutions within agreed upon scope, schedule, and budget, following disciplined project management principles with a strong emphasis on customer service and building partnerships with business stakeholders. 

Position Summary

On a tactical level, the IT Project Manager position may include any or all of the essential functions listed below:
 

  • Provide strategic planning and subject-matter expertise in implementing commercial applications (COTS).
  • Manage vendor relationships to ensure project deliverables are delivered within the prescribed scope, schedule, and budget in accordance with executed contracts.
  • Take lead role in conducting RFPs, contract negotiations and execution, and establishing statements of work with vendors.
  • Facilitate discussions and achieve consensus among various project stakeholders such as analysts, developers, clients, vendors, and senior management.
  • Work with subject-matter experts to discern, validate, and document business requirements.
  • Provide project communication plans and develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise in strategic technology planning, system implementation, and achieving buy-in from executive level management.
  • Perform IT project management in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (i.e. PMBOK).
  • Manage project execution to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Develop and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) for information technology projects.
  • Develop or update project plans for information technology projects, including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing.
  • Prepare and implement change management processes and controls.
  • Perform quality reviews, develop lessons learned documentation, and prepare post project review of costs and benefits.
  • Prepare Return on Investment evaluations and apply Earned Value Management.
  • Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Assign duties, responsibilities, and spans of authority to project personnel and coordinate activities of project personnel.
  • Develop and manage annual budgets for information technology projects.
  •  Facilitate process improvement exercises following Lean Six Sigma best practices
  • Provide excellent customer service for assigned areas, adapted to the needs of Pierce County departments.

For more detailed information about this exciting opportunity, go to the IT Project Manager job description.

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in information technology, computer sciences, business, mathematics, engineering or related field and five years of information technology experience, which includes experience performing complex technology centric project management in a Project Manager or leadership role, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education is required.

At least three of those years leading implementation projects for commercial IT applications is highly desired. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.  Project management certification such as PMP or PMI is highly preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:  A valid Washington State driver's license may be required when travel is required of the position. Ability to successfully complete a Pierce County background investigation.  Fingerprint and in-depth criminal history check is required.
 
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please: Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:  www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
 
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers. Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format you may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
 
This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
 
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

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. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family 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.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave. 
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to ten paid holidays as follows:   


New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Each paid personal holiday accrues on January 1 of each year and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County.  Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses.  Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans.   To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.  This is a supplemental retirement savings program  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 Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information.

01
Please describe your level of education.
  • Less than High School or GED.
  • High School or GED.
  • Some college courses but not enough credits for an AA in information technology, computer sciences, business, public administration or related field
  • AA in an unrelated field
  • AA in information technology, computer sciences, business, mathematics, engineering or related field.
  • BA in an unrelated field.
  • BA in information technology, computer sciences, business, mathematics, engineering or related field.
  • MA in an unrelated field.
  • MA in information technology, computer sciences, business, mathematics, engineering or related field.
02
Describe your level of experience of related information technology experience.
  • No experience to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 12 years
  • More than 12 years
03
Describe your experience and skill in managing multiple project teams implementing complex systems. Describe how you communicate project status, issues and value to users and management.
04
Describe your experience and role in implementing Software as a Service solutions. Describe the practices you followed for requirements gathering, submitting competitive procurements (RFPs), contract negotiations/executions, and solution implementation.
05
Describe your project management method and deliverables.
06
Describe your experience and role managing large complex technology projects and the areas of work that were coordinated.
07
Describe a difficult project management challenge you have encountered and how you solved it.
08
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Pierce County
Address
Pierce County Human Resources
950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington, 98402
Phone
(253) 798-7480
For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250
Website
http://www.piercecountywa.org/jobs

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