IT Project Management - Journey

IT Project Management - Journey

Salary

$90,096.00 - $121,176.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2026-7-A370-05636

Department

Dept. of Natural Resources

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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Description

IT Project Management - Journey

Recruitment #2026-7-A370

Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)

Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered (Employee must reside in WA state)

Salary: $7,508.00 - $10,098.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 7/15/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Information Technology Division, Project Management Office (PMO).

This is a Journey Project Manager position that provides IT project, portfolio, and procurement activities, as well as IT consulting services, to the agency for IT projects or initiatives with a heavy IT component.

This position works within the PMO to establish frameworks and standards for IT project management best practices, establish IT project management templates, guidance, and consulting services throughout the Agency.

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing medium- to large-scale, high-visibility application development and IT acquisition projects, including resource management. This position's services help ensure that critical IT projects are planned, managed, and completed to achieve results that meet the business needs of the department as effectively and efficiently as possible.

This position reports to an IT Project Manager Senior/Specialist (Supervisor) in the PMO.

Duties

Responsibilities:

Serve as an agency professional with working knowledge of IT project management. Successful completion of tasks results in agency IT projects being completed on time, on budget, and with customer acceptance.

Tasks include:

• Ensure adherence to all WaTech policies and standards. For projects under WaTech oversight, comply with Gated Funding requirements, WaTech lifecycle management, and the completion of a project's investment plan.
• Ensure adherence to the Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) IT Cybersecurity Policies and Standards through the application development lifecycle.
• Provide leadership in IT project management by fully understanding and implementing projects using Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices.
• Develop IT project plans and charters, set and manage project schedules, manage product backlog, develop and implement communication strategy and plan, and other project management artifacts to ensure business needs are met.
• Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables using IT analytical approaches.
• Facilitate requirements-gathering meetings and workshops across ITD and Business. Know the questions to ask, define problems, determine needs, and solve problems to facilitate the collection of business requirements to ensure end-user requirements are met.
• Consult with managers, staff, and external partners to analyze technological needs and problems; analyze and resolve highly complex problems involving system integration issues.
• Procure adequate resources to achieve IT project objectives in planned time frames.
• Provide status reporting regarding IT project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across leadership.
• Participate in and/or drive IT feasibility studies, IT vendor selections, and IT proposals for evaluation by appropriate key partners.
• Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution.
• Manage IT project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and partners.
• Maintain the project schedule and report against actual versus baseline, and maintain project costs.

Outcome: Lead project teams, manage projects in accordance with PMI and project management best practices; support and understand WaTech oversight processes and deliverables, and ensure project partners are communicated with and understand the project scope, schedule, cost, and risks.

Serves as a Journey Project Manager in the IT Project Management Office. Successful completion of duties results in an organization that benefits through the standardization and methodical use of IT project management policies and best practices.

Tasks include:

• Continually assess and evaluate evolving best practices and adjust agency IT project management policies, procedures, and methods accordingly.
• Understand emerging trends in technology and guide the organization in the development and adoption of technology standards and processes.
• Develop templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature IT project management best practices within the organization.
• Manage multiple related IT projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Ensure program- and project-level "lessons learned" activities are conducted with a focus on continuous service improvements within the Project Management Office, IT organization, and supporting service areas.
• Provide IT project management knowledge and skills to support projects distributed throughout the agency.

Outcome: A skilled project management resource that consults, coaches, leads, and guides other project managers as well as other staff members within DNR and ITD to successfully complete projects on time and within budget. Aligns project outcomes with the Agencys strategic vision and goals and serves as a project manager subject matter expert.

Serve as a Journey Project Manager providing IT business analysis services to agency business programs. Successful completion of these tasks results in the identification of the best technical solutions to address business problems.

Tasks include:

• Work with business programs to identify and clarify the problem they are trying to solve.
• Work with business programs to identify and clarify business requirements.
• Inform and educate business programs regarding existing IT policies and standards.
• Conduct IT market research and identify existing "best-of -breed" product offerings when applicable.
• Collaborate with the business programs to identify potential solutions and acquisition options.
• Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with the industrys best practices and agency standards.
• Collaborate with key partners to identify necessary resources.
• Identify and communicate potential resource constraints, risks, and issues.
• Provide results of the consultation to the business program and assist with decision-making as to next steps.

Outcome: Understand the business case(s) to help drive, analyze, and develop the business problem, and gather business requirements for future decision packages, and understand, research, and analyze technology that may fit the business needs.

Support the development of IT contracts. Successful completion of these tasks results in quality, productivity, and compliance for IT contracts.

Tasks include:

• Help define the IT Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested goods and services.
• Adhere to the IT procurement processes consistent with state and agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation, such as receipt and control of all IT contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports, and other documents.
• Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing, etc.)
• Oversee IT Service Level Agreement Compliance.
• Ensure contract close-out, extension, or renewal.
• Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration, or litigation, as needed.
• Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract.

Outcome: Develop IT contracts, amendments, and vendor statements of work per DNR procurements and DES processes and standards that help support and align a project's lifecycle, goals, and objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• Bachelors in information technology, computer science, or related field AND four (4) years of relevant, professional IT experience;

OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Experience managing technical projects.
• Completion of a project management training program.
• Experience managing vendor contracts.
• Experience drafting budget proposals and recommending budgetary changes when necessary.
• Experience managing the procurement and usage of internal and external resources and the creation of project deliverable timelines/roadmaps.

Required Competencies:

• Familiarity with traditional PM and office productivity tools at a professional level: MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills, including the ability to motivate and direct up, across, and down multiple business and technology organizations.
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Ability to effectively communicate with project partners and involved entities through consistent professional communication and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical staff, and to all levels of management
• Able to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical staff on a project team
• Able to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines, and provide analytical problem-solving while remaining flexible
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and follow requests.
• DNR Core Competencies:
• Personal Accountability
• Value Others
• Compassionate Communication
• Inspire Others
• Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• Telework or hybrid options are available for this position, with approval from the direct supervisor.
• Limited travel to regional offices, meetings, and training events.

Desired Qualifications:

These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.

• Master's degree involving a major study in information systems technology.
• Experience leading and motivating various project business team sizes through important project decisions relating to internal and external resources while holding the team accountable for performance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with ITIL.
• Experience with LEAN management principles.
• Public sector information technology management and contracting experience.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and SDLC / Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience influencing and gaining buy-in from executive sponsors, team members, partners, and peers.

At DNR, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to hiring the best candidate for the job. Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have any questions about the qualifications, please email us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

• Online Application: Apply at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
• Cover Letter: Your cover letter should be tailored to this job posting. Be sure to highlight your qualifications for this role, directly address the requirements of the position, and explain why you're the best candidate for the job.
• Resume: Your resume should consist of your work history, education, volunteer work, life skills, experience, and any other relevant information associated with the position.
• References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three (3) professional references, to include a current or most recent supervisor, along with telephone numbers.
• Complete All Supplemental Questions: Answers to these questions will be used to evaluate candidates. Please provide comprehensive answers to all questions requiring a text response.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security Number, year of birth, etc.).
• Email Communication: Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive these communications.

Questions? Please contact Titu Hariharan at Titu.Hariharan@dnr.wa.gov/360-902-1533 or email us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

At DNR, we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington's lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our Vision - Our actions ensure a future where Washington's lands, waters, and communities thrive.

Our Mission - Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington's lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Our Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being -Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service -We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving - We solve our state's most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork -We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women's Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

Additional Information:

This recruitment may be extended and used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

DNR does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Veterans wishing to claim Veterans' preference, please attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or a USDVA-signed verification of service letter. Please black out all PII (personally identifiable information) data, such as Social Security numbers. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call 360-664-1960 or 1-877-664-1960 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.

Check us out on: DNR's website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | WordPress

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. Thats 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 WAC 357-31-165(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 WAC 357-31-165(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 WAC 357-58-175, 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, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) 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

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Please describe what interests you about the Department of Natural Resources.

02

Please describe what a work environment based on diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging means to you.

03

Please select which of the following best describes your education and/or experience:

• I have a bachelor's in information technology, computer science, or a related field AND four (4) years of relevant, professional IT experience.
• I have a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's in information technology, computer science, or a related field AND four (4) years of relevant, professional IT experience.
• None of the above.

04

Do you have experience managing technical projects?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you completed a project management training program?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience managing vendor contracts?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience drafting budget proposals and recommending budgetary changes when necessary?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience managing the procurement and usage of internal and external resources and the creation of project deliverable timelines/roadmaps?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have your CAPM or PMP certification?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our agency in the United States?

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

11

Where did you originally hear about this job posting?

• www.dnr.wa.gov
• www.careers.wa.gov
• WA WorkSource office or WorkSourceWA.com
• Governmentjobs.com
• Monster
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• College/university website/career fair
• Handshake
• Newspaper
• Direct Email Notification
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups (BRG)
• Professional/Personal Network
• Job Board
• Job Fair
• Zip Recruiter
• Diversity Jobs
• Facebook
• Other (please specify below)

12

If you answered "other" to the previous question, please specify where you originally learned of this employment opportunity in the space below.

Required Question

Employer State of Washington

Address View Job Posting for Agency Information

View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504

Website http://www.careers.wa.gov