Remote PM (PMP/WA exp must)

InnoSoul•Lacey, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a remote Project Manager position with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). The contract duration is 24-48 months. The project involves the implementation of a case management and financial system, including an Electronic Content Management System integrated with the case management system. The role requires leading organizational change management efforts, managing database migrations, and ensuring compliance with OCIO oversight for state government IT projects. While remote work is expected for daily communications, in-person participation will be required for key activities like project kick-off and go-live. The candidate will be responsible for developing and managing project plans, schedules, budgets, identifying risks, and facilitating software activities and change orders. Experience in Vocational Rehabilitation program management is desired but not required.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree
Project Management Certification (PMP) through PMI
At least 5 years' experience managing technology projects
At least 5 years' Project Management experience
Experience managing database migration processes.
Experience in state government IT projects under OCIO oversight
Experience in procurement and contract management in a state government setting
Experience managing IT projects
Experience with Organizational Change Management (OCM)
Experience with contract/procurement management
Experience with Vocational Rehabilitation program management (scored value, not required)
Ability to demonstrate how candidate meets each requirement in Attachment D Bidder Response Form.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with developers, user groups, IT and executive management
Ability to quickly learn and accurately convey unique agency processes and requirements
Must be a self-starter and work effectively with minimal supervision
Ability to self-manage, self-motivate and prioritize work; and seek out process improvement opportunities
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Must be flexible and open to changing needs and expectations
Must be able to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
Experience with OCIO, database migration, Organizational Change Management (OCM), contract/procurement management and Vocational Rehabilitation program experience

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a Project Plan.
Develop and manage a Project Schedule.
Assist with informing and supporting the decisions of the Executive Steering Committee.
Identify and assist in preparing documents necessary to meet DSHS IT project requirements and OCIO requirements.
Facilitate software activities to the scope and timeline of DVR's software development or acquisition agreement.
Facilitate the Change Order process with DVR's Business Sponsor and the selected software vendor.
Provide management oversight of the Project Budget. Provide updates on the Project Budget to the Director, Business Sponsor, and/or Steering Committee on an agreed-upon schedule.
Identify project risks and mitigation strategies; track the action plans and resolutions associated with those strategies.
Assist with securing and working with an External Quality Assurance (QA) contractor and implementing recommendations approved by the DVR Business Sponsor.
Lead change management efforts related to the project, including developing a strategy and roadmap that includes staff engagement and communication.
Identify internal teams/networks and resources to support the change and providing coaching and management of change efforts.
Establish metrics for measuring and reporting milestones and adoption.
Development of a training plan.