IT Project Management - Journey (Olympia)

State of Washington • Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and educationally, nurtured by family and community." This position supports IT projects by providing project coordination and Scrum Master assistance under the guidance of senior project leaders. This role helps Agile teams stay organized and effective by facilitating team collaboration, tracking project progress, supporting communication with stakeholders, and following established Agile and project management practices. It offers an excellent opportunity to build project management and Scrum leadership experience while contributing to meaningful technology initiatives.

Requirements

• Four (4) 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 An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely related Information Technology field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA), AND four (4) years of experience in the field of Information Technology with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• OR A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely 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 two (2) years of experience in the field of Information Technology with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Foundational understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in project management, scrum master/agile team lead, or related roles

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in government, human services, or regulated environments.
• Exposure to data migration, system integration, or third-party tool projects.
• Understanding of data retention, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Two (2) years recent experience supporting PMO-driven projects within the last 5 years, including coordination across multiple business units in a large, decentralized organization.
• Experience preparing project documentation such as project charters, requirements, schedules, risk logs, communication plans, and status reports aligned with PMO standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders including business owners, technical teams, vendors, and leadership in a government or regulated environment.
• Experience coordinating procurement or acquisition activities such as drafting statements of work, reviewing vendor proposals, and supporting contract or purchasing workflows.
• Knowledge of project governance frameworks including stage gates, change control, issue escalation, and compliance with agency policies.
• Experience supporting data-related initiatives such as system integration, data migration, or third-party tool implementation within structured PMO oversight.
• Understanding of compliance, privacy, and retention requirements relevant to human services, state agencies, or federally regulated programs.
• Experience may be gained concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured project coordination to ensure tasks, milestones, and deliverables are completed on time.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and promote continuous improvement within project teams.
• Support cross-agency collaboration between DCYF, DSHS, vendors, and technical teams.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including requirements, meeting notes, RAID logs, and retention-compliant records.
• Assist in third-party tools, integrations, and vendor deliverables align with project scope and SOW commitments.
• Assist in risk management, issue tracking, and change control to keep projects on track.
• Strengthen communication and alignment across business and IT stakeholders.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of systems and processes that support DCYF’s mission to protect children and strengthen families.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree