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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Project Manager - Journey - **Company:** State of Washington - **Location:** Lacey, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $90,096.0 - $121,173.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SharePoint, Enterprise Software Applications, Documentation System, Information Technology - **Published:** October 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4a1483b5dd39a53e ## About the Role To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required: Project Management * Demonstrated experience independently managing IT projects using established frameworks and templates. * Working knowledge of project management principles, methodologies (PMBOK, Agile), and the IT project lifecycle. * Knowledge and skills to independently coordinate projects, develop documentation, monitor scope, schedule, budget, risks, and issues, and apply standards. * Applied experience resolving routine issues and maintaining compliance. Communication & Coordination * Professional experience facilitating meetings, preparing documentation, and coordinating cross functional teams. * Thorough knowledge of effective communication strategies for technical and non-technical audiences. * Functional knowledge and skills to independently build collaborative relationships and communicate status. Business & Technical Analysis * Practical experience analyzing business needs, documenting requirements, and developing analysis artifacts. * Applied knowledge of business analysis methods, requirements elicitation, process mapping, and functional documentation. * Working knowledge and skills to independently ensure alignment with project scope and objectives. Risk, Issue, & Change Management * Hands-on experience supporting risk identification, issue tracking, and changing control processes. * Functional knowledge of project governance and risk management practices. * Knowledge and skills to independently identify, document, assess, and communicate project risks, issues, and change requests using established processes. Technical & Tool Proficiency * Applied experience using Microsoft Office, Project, Teams, SharePoint, Visio, and related collaboration tools. * Working knowledge and skills to independently use project management and documentation tools and quickly learn new technologies to support project delivery. Analysis & Documentation * Ability to research and document business requirements, functional requirements, and project constraints. * Ability to diagram business processes and basic system workflows using established tools. * Ability to perform structured analytical thinking, including problem solving, process evaluation, and conceptual modeling. Growth Mindset & Service-Oriented * Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. * Takes action to meet the needs of others. It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate/have: * Contract Management: Knowledge and understanding of state procurement processes and legal considerations, ability to review and support contract documentation, and skills to work effectively with vendors and procurement staff to ensure requirements and deliverables are met. * Continuous Improvement: Understanding of and the ability to apply continuous improvement principles, methodologies, and tools, including Lean or Six Sigma, the ability to identify and implement process enhancements, and a willingness to contribute practical recommendations and participate in improvement activities. * Organizational Change Management: Experience establishing models and practices, supporting the development and communication of change materials, and helping plan and execute change activities. ## Description WSDOT's Technology Services Division (TSD) is seeking a journey-level IT Project Manager to support the successful delivery of agency technology projects by applying established project management principles, methods, and tools. In this role, you will position will plan, coordinate, and monitor IT projects involving requirements gathering, business analysis, system design, development, acquisition, installation, and implementation, while tracking scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies in accordance with statewide and WSDOT project management standards. Reporting to the Manager of the Enterprise Technology Project Management Office, this position will work collaboratively with business customers, technical teams, and project stakeholders to identify project needs, document requirements, and coordinate work activities. This position will also apply WaTech and TSD project management standards to promote consistent project execution, manage cross-project impacts, and support successful delivery of technology solutions aligned with WSDOT's mission and organizational objectives. What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the IT Project Manager - Journey will: * Manage assigned low and medium risk WSDOT technology projects under general supervision. * Support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of project team activities throughout the project lifecycle. * Support the development and coordination of RFP/RFQ/RFI (RFx) activities in collaboration with the Administrative Contracts Office. * Support risk identification, issue tracking, and change control processes. * Support compliance with applicable RCWs, WaTech policies, standards, and guidelines. * Support communication of project status to stakeholders, participate in meetings and coordinates site visits as required. * Support the development and documentation of business requirements and assists engagement with WSDOT TSD Business Customers and technical groups. * Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices and tools., Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.