IT Project Management – Senior​/Specialist; Cybersecurity Program

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT’s Technology Services Division (TSD) is currently seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to serve as a Cybersecurity Project and Program Manager. In this senior role you will ensure the TSD cybersecurity office succeeds in implementing and executing the agency’s cybersecurity projects and programs. You will lead and support a variety of technology projects, facilitate planning and prioritization of complex cybersecurity services, and may serve as the lead in developing and executing RFIs and RFPs for the Cybersecurity Department in collaboration with the Administrative Contracts Office.

This position represents one of the agency’s senior‑level project management roles, responsible for setting standards and best practices surrounding project management. Our top candidate will direct multiple medium‑ to large‑scale, high‑risk, enterprise‑wide projects from the Enterprise Technology Project Management Office (ETPMO) for the Cybersecurity Department or other departments.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the IT Project Management – Senior/Specialist (Cybersecurity Program) will:

• Independently analyze business requirements, proposed scope, budget, risks, resources, and develop proposed solutions.
• Independently develop and maintain the standard Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and WSDOT TSD Enterprise Technology Project Management Office (ETPMO) project deliverables until project completion.
• Facilitate the establishment of a Project Steering committee ensuring composition from IT Business Customer management, TSD management personnel and Stakeholders.
• Establish and lead project team meetings to manage the progress of the team throughout the duration of the project.
• Continuously monitor and measure project team execution of assigned tasks.
• Monitor project budget, adjust schedule, resources, tasks and deliverables according to project work plan and work schedule; document and communicate any deviations.
• Independently establish and facilitate risk management, issue resolution, and formal change control processes based on the PMBOK and TSD ETPMO best practices.
• Advise, facilitate, and ensure WSDOT IT Business Customer compliance with applicable Revised Code of Washington (RCWs), and Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Policies, Standards, and Guidelines.
• Use broad and deep understanding of the project management discipline within the ETPMO to propose improvements to project management processes and advise other agency IT professionals on best practices, including traditional Project Management Institute (PMI) and Agile processes, as appropriate.

Required:

• Project Planning & Delivery:
  Advanced experience in developing detailed project management plans, schedules, analysis handling complex projects typically obtained through progressive professional development and/or formal education.
• Customer Communication & Coordination:
  Advanced experience and ability to communicate and coordinate effectively to customers.
• Risk Management:
  
  Demonstrates the ability to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks using structured risk management processes.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship:
  Demonstrates leadership in guiding and mentoring project teams by fostering an inclusive work environment, managing performance, resolving conflicts, and supporting continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking:
  Demonstrates the ability to evaluate complex business needs, align IT solutions with organizational goals,…