NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
IT Project Manager Senior Specialist
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $131K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an IT Project Manager Senior Specialist to lead high-visibility, complex IT initiatives at the Department of Commerce. This role involves strategic oversight and tactical execution of technology projects, ensuring alignment with agency goals and compliance with IT governance frameworks.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and hands-on management of enterprise-level IT projects and programs that are critical to the Department of Commerce’s mission and service delivery
Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close complex IT projects using formal project management methodologies
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including charters, work breakdown structures, risk registers, and communication plans
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with executive sponsors and business owners
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal staff, contractors, and external partners
Ensure consistent, transparent, and accountable project execution through the development and enforcement of governance frameworks and performance standards
Define and implement project governance structures, including steering committees and escalation protocols
Monitor project performance using KPIs, dashboards, and earned value metrics
Conduct project health assessments, audits, and post-implementation reviews
Ensure compliance with WaTech policies, state IT standards, and agency-specific governance requirements
Act as one of the highest-level project management experts within the agency, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and technical guidance to project teams and leadership
Provide expert consultation to executive leadership on project prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management
Mentor and coach project managers and team leads on best practices, tools, and methodologies
Represent the agency in statewide project management forums, workgroups, and interagency initiatives
Lead the development and continuous improvement of internal project management standards and templates
Bridge the gap between executive vision and technical execution by converting strategic goals into actionable project plans and deliverables
Facilitate workshops to elicit, document, and validate business requirements
Translate business needs into technical specifications and project deliverables
Collaborate with IT architects, developers, and analysts to ensure solution feasibility and alignment
Prioritize and sequence project work based on business value and resource availability
Safeguard project success and organizational resilience by proactively managing risks and ensuring alignment with continuity and compliance frameworks
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues through formal risk management processes
Develop and maintain contingency and continuity plans for critical projects
Ensure alignment with the agency’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and disaster recovery protocols
Monitor compliance with data privacy, cybersecurity, and procurement regulations
Qualification
Required
Eight (8) years of combined professional IT experience in the following IT disciplines: Project Management – Leading cross-functional technology initiatives, developing project plans, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with statewide IT governance
Policy and Planning – Developing and maintaining IT policies, conducting compliance analyses, supporting audits, and contributing to strategic IT governance
System Administration – Overseeing the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise IT platforms; implementing secure system configurations and patching strategies; automating remediation workflows; collaborating with infrastructure teams to integrate security controls; and ensuring compliance with standards throughout the project lifecycle
OR Associate's degree in IT program or closely related field and six (6) years of recent professional experience listed above
OR Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology program or closely related field and four (4) years of recent professional experience listed above
Experience must include one (1) year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead and can be obtained concurrently with other professional experience listed above
Experience in effectively communicating and aiding a diverse set of information technology peers
Preferred
Project management certification/training (PMP®, CSM, etc.)
Change management certification/training (Prosci, etc.)
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance benefits
Retirement and deferred compensation plans
11 paid holidays each year
14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment)
8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed)
Bereavement leave
An employee assistance program
Other benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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