IT Project Manager II
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on May 27, 2023
Salary
$119,704.00 - $151,736.00 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2023-19132
Department
KCIT - Information Technology
Division
Enterprise Business Services
Opening Date
05/26/2023
Closing Date
6/9/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C19 : PROTEC17-Information Tech
Summary
The recruitment for this position is open only to qualified King County employees.
King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking to hire one Term Limited Temporary IT Project Manager II for a 3-year duration to support the Netsmart deployment and Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) technology sponsored projects internal to the County.
As an IT Project Manager II, you will collaborate and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders including other project managers, agencies and senior executives. You will work with other leaders in the Project Management Organization to help define and drive the PMO strategy and vision, identify synergies with other organizations and be a champion of implementation for the PMO. Our objective is to deliver optimal customer experiences.
King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)
KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the region's most critical services. As a business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit our website: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx .
As the first place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT was recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. Previously earning top 10 digital county honors in the last eleven years from the Center for Digital Government, KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovative information technology.
Benefits
We offer a robust benefits package to support you and your family in a variety of ways. To learn more, please click on the benefits tab or visit our website: http://www.kingcounty.gov/employees/
Work Schedule
The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.
Questions
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brian Roberts via email at broberts@kingcounty.gov .
Job Duties
This position is open to Internal King County Employees Only. Are you ready to apply?
Requirements
A complete a King County application and resume are required. (Please note that a cover letter is highly desired, but not required).
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application Requirements
A completed King County Application, Resume and Cover Letter are required for consideration. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified King County employees. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
This position is represented by Protec17 Classification: (IT Project Manager II - 7331200)
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$119,704.00 - $151,736.00 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2023-19132
Department
KCIT - Information Technology
Division
Enterprise Business Services
Opening Date
05/26/2023
Closing Date
6/9/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C19 : PROTEC17-Information Tech
Summary
The recruitment for this position is open only to qualified King County employees.
King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking to hire one Term Limited Temporary IT Project Manager II for a 3-year duration to support the Netsmart deployment and Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) technology sponsored projects internal to the County.
As an IT Project Manager II, you will collaborate and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders including other project managers, agencies and senior executives. You will work with other leaders in the Project Management Organization to help define and drive the PMO strategy and vision, identify synergies with other organizations and be a champion of implementation for the PMO. Our objective is to deliver optimal customer experiences.
King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)
KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the region's most critical services. As a business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit our website: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx .
As the first place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT was recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. Previously earning top 10 digital county honors in the last eleven years from the Center for Digital Government, KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovative information technology.
Benefits
We offer a robust benefits package to support you and your family in a variety of ways. To learn more, please click on the benefits tab or visit our website: http://www.kingcounty.gov/employees/
Work Schedule
The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.
Questions
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brian Roberts via email at broberts@kingcounty.gov .
Job Duties
- Communicate with sponsors, stakeholders, project resources and vendors
- Develop plans, budgets and communications
- Monitor project performance (scope/schedule/budget) to plan and coordinate remediation, contingencies and solutions to problems
- Prioritizes own and team's work; Anticipates consequences of actions, potential problems, or opportunities for change
- Present to Steering committee and stakeholders on project progress and challenges
- Manage vendor relationships during project execution; review and approve vendor deliverables; manage and monitor vendor work progress and performance; negotiate and manage contract changes; implement corrective action plans as required; and approve vendor payments
- Identify and develop requirements related to integration of technology components of solution, and review/validate requirements and design with architecture leads
- Develop and manage system integration, testing, cut-over, and acceptable training and testing plans. Ensure business continuity and minimize disruptions during systems implementation
- Prepare Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information and Requests for Bids, and lead teams through vendor procurement activities
- Develop, negotiate and review contracts associated with assigned project. Coordinate implementation of solution and launch/changes to end-user operations, as applicable
- Serve as Scrum Master for agile teams
- Ensure adherence to County governance requirements for IT Projects, including status reporting and phase gates
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Three years as an IT Project Manager demonstrating experience with IT-related projects
- Experience in leading vendor procurement activities, and managing vendor performance and compliance with contracted deliverables during an IT project
- Advanced knowledge of project management principles and techniques
- Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective relationship with customers and co-workers
- Experience managing projects using Scrum/Agile principles
- Experience coaching and developing a Scrum/Agile team
- Ability to develop and oversee implementation of work plans with competing project priorities, anticipating and adjusting for risks and issues
- Ability to work collaboratively, maneuvering through complex situations effectively
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated experience working with and/or leading cross-functional teams focused on excellence in customer service, engaging, educating and exciting staff with passion and commitment
- Ability to read situations quickly, resolving conflicts using facts and diplomacy
- Five or more years as an IT Project Manager demonstrating experience with IT-related projects
- Prior experience in public sector/government IT organization
- Prior experience managing Behavioral Health projects
- PMP preferred
- SAFe certifications preferred including SAFe Scrum Master
- CSM/PSM preferred
This position is open to Internal King County Employees Only. Are you ready to apply?
Requirements
A complete a King County application and resume are required. (Please note that a cover letter is highly desired, but not required).
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application Requirements
A completed King County Application, Resume and Cover Letter are required for consideration. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified King County employees. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
This position is represented by Protec17 Classification: (IT Project Manager II - 7331200)
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.