• Job Description

  Req#: 4957668
  Salary: $7,877.00 - $10,598.00 Monthly
  Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
  Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
  Remote Employment: Remote Optional
  Job Number: 2025-03821
  Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
  Division: Information Technology
  Opening Date: 06/09/2025
  Closing Date: 6/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
  
  Description
  Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy -thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community."
  Job Title: IT Project Management Senior/Specialist
  
  Location: Pierce County - Olympia, Washington (Remote Optional) *This is a project position funded through at least 07/03/2026
  
  Closes: June 23rd, 2025
  
  Salary: $7,877.00 - $10,598.00 Monthly
  This position supports agency-wide infrastructure modernization, focusing on Domain migration and SQL Server upgrades. The Project Manager will lead planning and execution to ensure secure, efficient transitions with minimal disruption. Experience with infrastructure projects and enterprise system upgrades is highly valued. Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy - thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally; nurtured by family and community."
  The Opportunity:
  
  We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and oversee complex projects involving the development, enhancement, maintenance, and infrastructure of enterprise and mission-critical systems that directly impact public health and safety. This role requires advanced expertise, sound discretion, and independent judgment to apply industry standards, processes, and best practices throughout the project lifecycle. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery from initiation through completion.
  
  Some of what you will get to do:
  
  • Assemble and lead project teams and apply project management processes, tools, and best practices to assigned projects.
  • Identify and manage interdependencies between projects/assignments.
  • Collect project requirements in collaboration with Business Analysts.
  • Draft and submit budget proposals.
  • Manage procurement contracts and vendors.
  • Provide assistance to Product Owners in the creation, maintenance and refinement of Product Backlogs.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to teams in the values, principles and practices of Agile and Scrum.
  • Facilitate and conduct Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives) throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Identify and remove impediments to team progress.
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  
  • Seven years of relevant experience in the field of information technology, such as managing projects, consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications or network infrastructure equipment, or providing customer/technical support.
  
  
  OR
  
  
  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, data management, information systems or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) AND 5 years of experience with progressively increasing responsibilities.
  
  
  Additional Required Qualifications:
  
  • Sufficient level of technical background to identify and evaluate complex project risks and issues lead and facilitate the development and implementation of mitigation plans.
  • Experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level.
  • Advanced knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices.
  
  
  Desirable/Preferred Qualifications:
  
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification or other project management certification.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
  • Experience with production support processes and procedures.
  • Exposure to software testing.
  • Lean certification or knowledge of Lean principles.
  
  
  How do I apply?
  
  Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:
  
  • Current resume detailing experience and education.
  • Letter of Interest.
  
  
  Supplemental Information:
  
  The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
  The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
  This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
  This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
  For more information: For more information about this position or if you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, please contact Cole Alford at cole.alford@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email
  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
  01
  
  Please select which best describes how you qualify for this position.
  • Seven years of relevant experience in the field of information technology, such as managing projects, consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications or network infrastructure equipment, or providing customer/technical support
  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, data management, information systems or related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) AND 5 years of experience with progressively increasing responsibilities
  • None of these.
  
  02
  
  What level of experience do you have experience leading both Agile and traditional IT project teams through full project lifecycles, particularly with SQL upgrades and domain migrations?
  • None of this experience.
  • One (1) to three (3) years of this experience.
  • Four (4) to six (6) years of this experience.
  • Seven (7) to ten (10) years of this experience.
  • Ten (10) or more years of this experience.
  
  03
  
  What best describes your experience with agile tracking platforms?
  • Willing (Little or no experience or training regarding this competency, but interested and willing to learn).
  • Developing (Developing knowledge and skills regarding this competency through completion of an employer sponsored training or higher education program, OR through at least 6 months of experience applying the competency in the workplace).
  • Skilled (Successfully and regularly applied the competency in the workplace. Recognized by others as demonstrating ample knowledge and skills regarding the competency. Generally, this is achieved through 1 to 3 years of experience).
  • Expert (Application of this competency is polished to excellence and is extensive in nature. Recognized by others as demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skills regarding this competency. Generally, this is achieved through 3 or more years of experience).
  • None of the above
  
  04
  
  How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?
  • Washington State's career website: www.careers.wa.gov
  • Washington State Work Source office or website (Go2WorkSource.com)
  • Washington State employee
  • DCYF Recruiter
  • College/university career fair or website
  • Diversity network meeting/event
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • ZipRecruiter
  • Handshake
  • Other
  
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  If you selected 'College/university career fair or website', 'Diversity network meeting/event', 'Online job boards', or 'Other' above, please specify which college, university, diversity network meeting/event, online job boards and/or describe 'Other' below.
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