Senior Project Manager, Innovation Lead (Wms2) Doh7816

Salary: $88,416.00 - $118,944.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: DOH7816
Department: Dept. of Health
Division: Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT)
Opening Date: 12/13/2023
Closing Date: 12/26/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
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The Senior Project Manager will lead innovation projects and processes that drive how we deliver services to the people of Washington. Your role will involve taking accountability for guiding complex, high-priority projects, offering strategic recommendations to leadership, and influencing agency-wide decisions. You will lead transformative project management initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
At the Department of Health, innovation means embracing collaboration to solve compelling problems, and using inspiration and creativity to address emerging health needs. Within the Office of Technology and Innovation (OIT), the Center for Innovative Solutions and Program Excellence (CISPE) provides crucial support for DOH initiatives and projects, promotes standardization, facilitates change, ensures compliance, and encourages innovation.
In this dynamic position, as part of CISPE, you will be responsible for developing practices and processes that define, prioritize, and oversee innovation projects. Your expertise in areas such as design thinking, rapid prototyping, and innovative leadership will play a crucial role in shaping project outcomes. Alongside this, you will lead a dedicated team of PMO staff, serving as a subject matter expert and actively cultivating a culture of project management excellence.
Responsibilities:

• Establish and foster the innovation project management capability within the Center for Innovative Solutions and Project Excellence (CISPE) by developing and implementing practices for defining, prioritizing, initiating, and effectively managing innovation projects.
• Provide executive-level consultation on project management matters, including communication, risk management, change management, and project leadership.
• Offer guidance to leadership on the application of innovative approaches and best practices.
• Take the lead as the primary Project Manager for major initiatives and design comprehensive training programs to enhance workforce skills in innovation.
• Oversee the recruitment and hiring of staff, ensuring a seamless onboarding process. Supervise and support employees through proper training, accountability measures, and performance management, fostering growth and development while building trusted relationships.
• Manage work assignments and workloads within a matrixed, project-oriented environment.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to define, authorize, fund, and prioritize projects.
• Lead and facilitate project teams, oversee project plans, budgets, resources, communications, change management, and reporting functions.
• Monitor projects closely to ensure they adhere to timelines and budgets, proactively addressing risks, resolving issues, and managing changes.
• Prepare comprehensive updates on project progress, risks, issues, and proposed solutions and ensure active involvement, engagement, and alignment of all partners throughout the entire project life cycle.

Review the full position description to learn more about this opportunity.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
We're seeking a highly skilled and innovative individual with a proven track record in project management. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in developing and implementing project management strategies aligned with organizational goals. You should have experience managing highly complex and cross-departmental projects, along with the ability to provide expert advice to senior leaders. Your leadership skills will be essential in building a project management culture within CISPE. Additionally, your experience may have been gained through a combination of education and professional experience.

• Completion of a certificate or other program in project management and/or organizational management.
• Experience as a Project Manager of high-risk projects and/or complex projects.
• Experience managing and controlling project budgets of at least $1 million dollars.
• The following qualification options require that you have the designated years of experience in Project Management managing projects in a wide range of subject areas such as IT, facilities, service delivery, operational support, Government, or organizational change.
  1. Option 1: Bachelor's degree AND Five (5) years of experience.
  2. Option 2: Thirteen (13) or more years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Health, or Public Administration, Organization Development, or related field
• Five (5) or more years of experience supervising staff including the management of highly skilled professionals.
• Experience in managing innovation projects within a large and/or matrixed organization.
• Proficient in design thinking, rapid prototyping and/or process improvement methodologies
• Completed Washington State Contracts Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Other certifications related to Organizational and/or Business Performance including Change Management, Process Improvement, or similar.
• Proficiency in applying Project Management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience leadership in conducting large group facilitations for diverse audiences.
• Experience in planning, leading, organizing, and overseeing the work carried out by Project Manager team members.
• Experience in identifying, mitigating, and effectively managing project risks.
• An understanding of:
  • State and Agency Project Portfolio Management policies, standards, and processes
  • Department of Health programs including systems used, administrative policy and procurement procedures.
  • Federal and state laws, rules, and regulations interpretation and compliance
  • Washington state legislative, budget, and authorizing environment

Preferred Project Management Competencies:

• Proactively anticipates future challenges and trends, devising contingency plans and strategic initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Adapts strategies and projects based on feedback from employees, customers, and community members, ensuring alignment with the organization's broader goals and sustainable value creation.
• Utilizes a deep understanding of the organization's structure, culture, and processes to effectively gather resources for projects and programs.
• Clearly communicates project milestones and schedules to all involved parties, measuring program performance and implementing improvements through inclusive, community-partnered evaluation systems.
• Efficiently plans, organizes, and prioritizes a variety of projects, managing multiple tasks in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

Core Competencies and Expectations:

• Achievement Orientation - Delivers value by leveraging technical expertise and diverse perspectives in goal setting for equitable outcomes, maintaining schedules, producing quality work, and fostering team clarity and trust for continuous innovation and group success.
• Communication - Communicates effectively across various mediums, tailoring messages to audience needs, practicing cultural humility, encouraging diverse perspectives, and ensuring information is comprehensively distributed.
• Cultural Competency - Promotes an inclusive, equitable workplace and public health framework by advocating for health equity, practicing cultural awareness, and employing an outward mindset to ensure policies and actions accommodate diverse needs and foster a sense of community belonging.
• Leadership - Leads by empowering employees, aligning tasks with their goals, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and diversity, and modeling ethical and equitable practices while celebrating team achievements.
• Financial Planning- Effectively interprets key financial indicators and manages budget development, analysis, and tracking, focusing on equitable resource allocation and innovative opportunities for marginalized groups.

About the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
Benefits and Lifestyle
We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.
Location and Flexibility
Homebased - Our approach to work is flexible. You'll primarily work remotely from your home location with an occasional on-site presence at the DOH office in Tumwater, WA. We're extending our reach to include remote applicants from across Washington State, the Oregon/Washington border, and the Idaho/Washington border.
Application Process:

• Remember to showcase your relevant education and experience in your application materials.
• DO NOT attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
  1. A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
  2. A current resume (without personal pictures).
  3. Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran's status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Shawnelle Goalder at shawnelle.goalder@doh.wa.gov. For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
Conditions of Employment:
I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

• Commit to a full-time 40-hour work week schedule. (Please note that flexible work schedule requests will be subject to supervisor approval.)
• Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.
• Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.
• Travel periodically within the state of Washington.
• Possess the legal ability to operate a state or privately-owned vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for official state business.
• Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.

Supplemental Information
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
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