Washington is America’s Top State according to U.S. News (2019) and we provide one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. Here at the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), we believe that your voice matters. We value our employees and offer flexible schedules that respect your work/life balance. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington’s 3 million workers. Learn more about L&I, the employer of choice here.
L&I’s Strategic Investments Office, a division of IT, is currently seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager working out of our Headquarters office in Tumwater, Washington. As the Technical PM for the Workers Compensation System Modernization, you’ll serve as the highest level of authority on Technical Project Management and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and executing Information Technology solutions for this highly visible and impactful project.
L&I currently operates more than 200 different computer systems and subsystems used by more than 30 service-delivery and internal-support programs. The Workers’ Compensation program systems modernization, which is the focus of this effort, uses more than 100 of those systems.
The Desired long-term outcomes of the WCSM project are:
Customers: Improve the experience of Washington state employers, injured workers and medical providers when interacting with L&I.
L&I service delivery: Implement new technology that strengthens L&I’s ability to deliver efficient, accurate, customer-centered service.
Technology: Establish a technological environment that is flexible, sustainable and cost-effective for L&I to maintain.
The incumbent will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide IT solutions that enable the agency to provide services to citizens and businesses across Washington State.
They will need to have the following experience to be successful:
- Understanding technical integration technologies such as API lifecycle management, Enterprise Service Bus, XML and JSON concepts, as well as other web and database technology.
- Responsible for IT projects involving the integration of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solution with a legacy environment.
- Develop technical project approach, document assumptions and constraints, define performance measures, describe technical project acceptance and provide technical and organization guidance.
- Collaborate with IT Division Leadership in agency-wide strategic planning and policy development.
- Responsible for technical quality assurance audits of Vendor deliverables. Attention to detail is very critical.
- Direct and oversee the technical project work of the WCSM project.
- Aide in the procurement of resources, consulting services and technology solutions as needed to ensure project success and completion.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communication or closely related field. (Professional experience may substitute year for year for education)
- 5 years progressive experience at an enterprise level, providing strategic planning, policy development and technical project management to include implementation of development projects.
- 1 year of experience deploying COTS products within an IT division of a comparable size.
- 5 years of progressive experience in technical project management.
Desired:
- 5 years of progressive experience in software development and technical project management.
- Certifications: PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, CSM or other applicable certification.
- Lean/Six Sigma Certification
- Certification in Change Management
- Previous experience working in organizational development
Application Process:
The top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Other Information:
- Prior to any new hire into L&I, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.
- This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Employees driving on state business shall have a valid driver’s license. If driving a privately owned vehicle on state business, must be insured.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at: Jobs@Lni.wa.gov
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Cody Buchanan at bucd235@lni.wa.gov.
Application Process:
The top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Other Information:
- Prior to any new hire into L&I, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.
- This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Employees driving on state business shall have a valid driver’s license. If driving a privately owned vehicle on state business, must be insured.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at: Jobs@Lni.wa.gov
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Cody Buchanan at bucd235@lni.wa.gov.
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