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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Project Management - Senior/Specialist Supervisor - **Company:** Inc Washington - **Location:** Olympia, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,256.0 - $140,280.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Applications Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, DevOps, Electronic Mailing, IT Management, PRINCE2, Procurement Software, Scrum Methodology, Wide Area Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usc5feadcf51d8b010946bcdd63295be95/eaa ## About the Role You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. * Bachelor's in information technology, computer science, or related field AND seven (7) years of professional IT experience managing full-scope technical projects; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. * Experience directly supervising IT personnel in any technical area. * Currently holds a Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP) OR another equivalent Project Management Certificate such as the PRINCE2. * Knowledge of principles and practices of multiple IT disciplines such as: data management, IT security principles, local and wide area networks, data storage, and application architecture principles. * Knowledge of management principles with an emphasis on team building and effectiveness. * Knowledge of leadership/management techniques and principles in the areas of strategic and operational planning, budget preparation and implementation, personnel administration, and project management. Required Competencies: * Accustomed to planning projects and schedule management. * Accustomed to handling risk and issue management. * Budget and resource control management. * Collaborative leadership. * Facilitation and presentation skills. * Communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. * Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and ensure requests are followed. * DNR Core Competencies: * Personal Accountability * Value Others * Compassionate Communication * Inspire Others * Commitment to Excellence, * Master's degree involving a major study in information system technology. * Experience with ITIL, DevOps, or Lean IT. * Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology. * Experience with LEAN management principles. * Public sector information technology management experience. * Public sector contracting experience. ## Description Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered (Employee must reside in WA state) Salary: $8,688.00 - $11,690.00 Monthly Please note: An additional 5% supervisory pay has been added to the base salary listed on this announcement. Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 9/17/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Information Technology Division as an IT Project Manager Senior/Specialist Supervisor., * Provide the organization with expert-level IT leadership in the area of IT project management by fully understanding and implementing Project Management Institute (PMI) standards and best practices * Develop and manage all aspects of IT project and program engagement from initiation, planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, scope, budget, change, decisions, risks, issues, executing, closing, and monitoring and controlling project activities. * Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables using IT analytical approaches. * Facilitate the IT governance and IT project status review meetings and updates; identify and quantify variances, complete any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders and executive sponsors. * Deliver appropriate and effective executive-level communication. * Participate and/or drive IT feasibility studies, IT vendor selections, and IT proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders. * Manage ongoing quality control and participate in software and/or application quality issue resolution. * Set and continually manage IT project and program expectations and direction while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders. * Define the IT Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested goods and services. * Define and manage IT procurement processes consistent with state and agency policies and procedures. * Ensure adherence to all WaTech policies and standards and the IT Project Resources Framework. For projects under gated funding oversight, adhere to WaTech's gated funding processes, project lifecycle management, Section 701 of the Operating Budget, IT Investment Intake process, the completion of a project's investment plan, and Technology Budget submission. * Ensure adherence to the Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) IT Cybersecurity Policies and Standards as it applies to cybersecurity risk assessments in software and application lifecycle development. * Assigns work to direct reports, ensuring that the work assigned does not alter the position classification. * Sets performance standard expectations. * Monitors' work performed by direct reports, providing appropriate feedback. * Evaluates and documents performance. * Guides training and developmental planning., * Resume: Your resume should consist of your work history, education, volunteer work, life skills, experience, and any other relevant information associated with the position. * References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three (3) professional references, to include a current or most recent supervisor, along with telephone numbers. * Complete All Supplemental Questions: Answers to these questions will be used to evaluate candidates. Please provide comprehensive answers to all questions requiring a text response. * Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security Number, year of birth, etc.). * Email Communication: Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at, Description Supervises and coordinates the work of assigned Information Technology (IT) professionals in a line of court business or technical discipline to oversee the day-to-da… + 15 hours ago ## Related Videos - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)