IT Project Management – Senior/Specialist (In-Training)

WSLCB Vision Safe communities for Washington State Mission Promote public safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws This recruitment is open until filled. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible. This position is currently eligible to telework. This position is expected to work in the office up to 2 days a week, there is some flexibility with this requirement. Who we are The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. At the WSLCB we pride ourselves on creating the "wow" factor in everything we do. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance. We strive to be a great place to work by fostering a safe, open, inclusive and healthy work environment. We want to ensure that our organization is as diverse and inclusive as our great State of Washington. We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business initiated process improvement. Your opportunity at a glance The WSLCB Information Technology Services Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for an IT Project Management – Senior/Specialist (In-Training) at Olympia, WA. This position reports directly to the Strategy, Policy & Planning Manager in the WSLCB's Information Technology Services Division. The position serves and complements the WSLCB's mission and goals by working on cross-divisional teams and interacting closely with technical service owners, product owners, subject matter experts and other stakeholders to independently establish and enforce the IT project management governance applied to the implementation of technology product and service enhancements, upgrades, modifications and replacements. If you have an interest in devising methods and processes to anticipate, analyze and resolve problems including the ability to translate complex nuances to others with a focus on process improvement, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WLSCB team! WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:

• Training and career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Telecommuting opportunities
• Generous wellness program
• Onsite exercise facility
• Active and engaging diversity program
• Infant at Work program
• Organization's commitment to your personal health and well-being.
• Work/life balance
• Free parking
• A comprehensive benefits package

Some of the duties you will perform are:

• Develop, Implement and Maintain an Outcome-Driven IT Project Management Program.
• Identify IT project goals and objectives to ensure delivery of expected results can be both achieved and sustained ongoing, including any trade-off decisions that may be required.
• Identify risks and issues, including facilitation of discussions to remove obstacles, mitigate or remove risks. Escalate when appropriate.
• Use Microsoft Project to create detailed implementation plan(s) to reflect the sequence and dependencies of project milestones and activities necessary to meet defined project goals and objectives.
• Use Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) to break project milestones and activities down to the task level, including resource estimates and actuals.
• Track, allocate and optimize project resource utilization throughout the agency.
• Identify projects that are dependent on each other, and reduce inefficiencies or redundancies that prevent maximum resource utilization across the portfolio.
• Develop, implement and maintain a tool for tracking the business value of IT projects across the portfolio. Collect, analyze and report IT project data across the portfolio.
• Identify risks and issues, including facilitation of discussions amongst senior leadership to remove obstacles, mitigate or remove risks affecting the IT project portfolio.
• Deliver continuous improvement of portfolio management standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications: The goal class for this position is an IT Project Management – Senior/Specialist. We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for both the IT Project Management – Journey and the IT Project Management – Senior/Specialist levels. If the finalist meets the requirements at the IT Project Management – Journey level, then they will be hired as an IT Project Management – Journey and will be placed in a training program to become an IT Project Management – Senior/Specialist within a specified period of time. At the IT Project Management – Journey level: Pay Range 06IT ($6,462 - $8,479 – monthly) (In-Training) Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience. See below for how you may qualify. Option 1: A Bachelor’s degree or above in Management, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology or other closely related field AND Five (5) years of progressive professional experience in IT project management. Experience may include a combination of following:

• Working level knowledge and experience in IT project management methodologies, tools and techniques such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Waterfall, Sig Sigma and PMBOK.
• Technical proficiency in the configuration and use of project management software such as Team Foundation Server (TFS), Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Project.

Note: A PMP Certification from an accredited institution, e.g. Project Management Institute (PMI) will substitute for 2 years of required experience listed above. Option 2: An Associate’s degree in Management, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology or other closely related field AND Seven (7) years of progressive professional experience as listed above. Option 3: Nine (9) years of progressive professional experience as listed above. At the IT Project Management – Senior/Specialist level: Pay Range 08IT ($7,123 - $9,348 monthly) (Goal Class) Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience. See below for how you may qualify. Option 1: A Bachelor’s degree or above in Management, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology or other closely related field AND Seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in a wide range of technical disciplines such as systems analysis, quality assurance, system administration, network administration, software development/configuration, hosting, and cyber security. Experience may include a combination of following:

• Working level knowledge and experience in IT project management methodologies, tools and techniques such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Waterfall, Sig Sigma and PMBOK.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Organizational Change Management methodologies, practices and techniques such as ADKAR or PROSCI.
• Advanced knowledge and technical proficiency in project management software such as Team Foundation Server (TFS), Microsoft Project or Trello.
• Advanced knowledge and progressive experience establishing enterprise level IT Project Management governance frameworks.

Note: A PMP Certification from an accredited institution, e.g. Project Management Institute (PMI) will substitute for 2 years of required experience listed above. Option 2: An Associate’s degree in Management, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology or other closely related field AND Nine (9) years of progressive professional experience as listed above. Option 3: Eleven (11) years of progressive professional experience as listed above. Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• PMP Certification from an accredited institution, e.g. Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP).
• Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Procurement and Contract Management training.
• Working level knowledge of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) investment planning and gated funding process.

HOW TO APPLY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED. IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified:

• Completed online application.
• Current Resume.
• Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
• Three professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.
• *A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.

The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. COVID-19 VACCINATION Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14, state employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Special note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. No start date will be approved until you verify your status. To further ensure public safety and in conjunction with our Governor's proclamation of stay home, stay healthy and current guidelines related to COVID-19, interviews at this time will be conducted by video or phone conference as part of our recruitment process. Other Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should also be aware of RCW 66.08.080, which states in part: "No employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him in respect of his office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business. RCW 69.50.351, no member of the state liquor and cannabis board and no employee of the state liquor and cannabis board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the producing, processing, or sale of marijuana, useable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of marijuana, useable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with the business. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers with diverse backgrounds. Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. You are welcome to include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process. For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected] or call (360) 664.1674. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job