It Project Manager

IT Project Manager - We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.

The Organization: The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a growing, innovative, and mission-driven Agency in Lower Queen Anne, Seattle. We are committed to housing equity throughout the city, fostering an inclusive workplace for our 700+ employees. Our focus is expanding housing opportunities, building strong communities, and promoting race and social justice equity.
SHA's talented workforce has made us a nationally recognized leader in housing and development. We embrace diversity and create an environment where employees can thrive. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and affinity groups.
At SHA, we value your unique perspective and background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification. Our hiring practices prioritize diversity and equity. Learn more in our diversity policy and equity policy.
The Position: Under general direction of the Security Manager, plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines, and within budget. Includes acquiring resources, and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. Define the project's objectives, and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

How to Apply:

1. Complete the online NeoGov application by clicking the Apply button in the upper right-hand corner of this posting.
   1. The work experience and education sections should be updated with your latest information. SHA does not accept external attachments for resumes and cover letters.
   2. Answer the Agency-Wide questions. Please note that if this is not your first SHA application, you should still review and update the agency-wide questions.
   3. Answer the supplemental questions, if applicable.

The ideal candidate has:
EXPERIENCE
Five years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution. Demonstrated experience in personnel management. Experience managing a SharePoint site.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field required; however, four additional years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the required degree. PMP certification preferred.

LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Washington Driver's license with fully insurable driving record.
KNOWLEDGE OF

• Project management principles and skills.
• Project management software, such as MS Project, Jira, or other.
• SharePoint site administration.
• Conducting research into project-related issues, and products.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy, and principles of leadership.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• New technologies.
• Customer service principles and skills.

ABILITY TO

• Use various software programs, such as MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Bring projects to successful completion using political sensitivity.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Defuse tension among project team, when needed.
• Read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• React to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Demonstrate flexibility during times of change.
• Effectively exercise persuasion, encouragement, and motivation.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

What you will be doing?

• Strategy & Planning
  1. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  2. Set, continually manage, and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
  3. Liaise with project sponsors and stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
  4. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
  5. Track project milestones and deliverables.
  6. Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
  7. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
  8. Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
  9. Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
  10. Facilitate project meetings.
• Acquisition & Deployment
  1. Work with Business Analysts and developers to estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
  2. Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
  3. Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recommendations if necessary during project cycle.
• Operational Management
  1. Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
  2. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
  3. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
  4. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
  5. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
  6. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
  7. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
  8. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• SharePoint Intranet Governance
  1. Drive best practice usage adoption.
  2. Ensure compliance with policy and audit requirements.
  3. Contribute to improving consistency and effectiveness of information and document governance within SharePoint
  4. Drive consistency in SharePoint deployment and usage, including taxonomies, templates, master pages and security management
  5. Facilitate monthly SharePoint Governance meetings

The Location:
SHA's Central Office is located at 101 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive salary
• Great benefits
  • We offer medical, dental, vision insurance, and Public Employees' Retirement (PERS).
  • We also offer generous paid leave and holidays.
• Reasonable hours
  • Opportunity for part-time remote work, depending on position.
• Opportunities for additional on-the-job training

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Position