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State of Washington Dept of Corrections Hiring for IT Portfolio Manager Job at Washington State Full Time
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(IT Policy and Planning Senior/Specialist)
Full Time | Permanent
Salary Range: $88,248 – $115,824 Annually
This is a hybrid/telework position. Work may be performed anywhere within the state of Washington. Travel to in person meetings and facility visits may be required.
A first review of applications will occur January 17, 2023. The hiring manager has a right to close the recruitment after this date. It is encouraged to submit an application early if you’re interested in applying.
A completed application packet will include:
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** Additional years of experience can substitute for education on a one for one basis
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer:
Description
IT Portfolio Manager
(IT Policy and Planning Senior/Specialist)
Full Time | Permanent
Salary Range: $88,248 – $115,824 Annually
This is a hybrid/telework position. Work may be performed anywhere within the state of Washington. Travel to in person meetings and facility visits may be required.
A first review of applications will occur January 17, 2023. The hiring manager has a right to close the recruitment after this date. It is encouraged to submit an application early if you’re interested in applying.
The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking an Information Technology (IT) portfolio management guru to join the Information Technology team as an IT Portfolio Manager (IT Policy and Planning Senior Specialist)! This position will be setting up the IT portfolio program and working to provide support through an enterprise framework, ensuring IT investments are aligned with the business, enable the business and maximize benefits, use resources responsibly, and manage risks appropriately.
In this role, you will support the Department of Corrections mission and vision by supporting agency and IT leadership in overseeing, managing and using the entire life cycle of investments and initiatives in addition to providing advanced professional level guidance, consultation and advice to agency leaders across all divisions and program areas as well as all functional areas of IT about current IT assets, investments and projects.
The IT Portfolio Manager acts as the primary resource for agency leadership in regard to communications, and also for reporting the state and performance of initiatives within the IT portfolio. You will also provide and escalate data to achieve an optimized mix among IT investments, making the best possible use of all resources, and delivering the maximum value and benefits from projects and programs within the portfolio.
This position serves as a trusted advisor and functions as a key point of contact for DOC Business & IT Leaders for technology investment decisions that impact DOC. The advanced knowledge of multiple IT disciplines and understanding of technology risks and opportunities are critical for the success of initiatives and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency.
If you are ready for a career change and excited to assume responsibility for facilitating the management and processes for analyzing value and evaluating risk of new technology project requests, we encourage you to apply!
A completed application packet will include:
- A detailed resume
- A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
- Three professional references
Duties
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As an IT Portfolio Manager, some of your duties will include:
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Planning and managing the IT Portfolio Management for the DOC enterprise to include:
- Monitoring, planning, rationalizing, and modernizing enterprise IT portfolio.
- Ensuring adherence to the appropriate governance functions relating to the portfolio
- Facilitating and coordinating the efforts of senior leadership toward the establishment of the enterprise portfolio definition, its structure, and processes
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Assuming responsibility and accountability for the stability, performance, production, compliance, roadmap strategy, and development initiatives for the IT Portfolio including:
- Working with Business Relationship Management, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management and Governance staff
- Manages expectations across a broad spectrum of technical and professional levels
- Developing tactical and strategic plans
- Working with Business Relationship Management work to translate agency business needs into technology strategies
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Maturing the IT Portfolio Program including:
- Developing, composing, modifying, and implementing new and existing IT standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for IT Portfolio Management.
- Utilizing technical expertise and emerging best practices to develop and facilitate internal and external SLA’s, OLA’s and MOU’s between DOC business units, vendors, and service providers
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field
And
- Seven (7) years (full-time equivalent) of progressive professional experience in IT portfolio management, business analysis, project management or IT management**
OR
- An associate’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field
AND
- Nine (9) years (full-time equivalent) of progressive professional experience IT portfolio management, business analysis, project management or IT management**
OR
- Eleven (11) years (full-time equivalent) of progressive professional experience in IT portfolio management, business analysis, project management or IT management
** Additional years of experience can substitute for education on a one for one basis
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):
- Certification or coursework in Portfolio Management
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) practitioner or experience.
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Experience must include:
- Ability to communicate clearly, negotiate, listen, mitigate conflict, build alliances and achieve desired results using strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex problems in a non- technical and simplified manner
- Ability to effectively communicate business needs to the technology teams
- Attention to detail and excellent analytic skills
- Well organized and able to work on own initiative
- Good interpersonal skills, able to influence and engender collaboration
- Ability to balance a wide range of priorities.
- Demonstrated progressive experience in building complex stakeholder relationships and developing credibility with business partners, peers and other stakeholders
- Additional certification within Organization Change Management (OCM), Project Management (PMI) or Business Analysis (IIBA) will benefit the incumbent and organization
Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. 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.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected] or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.