IT Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: Pierce County
Location: Tacoma, WA 98444
Description:
Salary: $103,906.08 - $151,302.33 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Career Service - Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-00229
Department: Information Technology
Division: IT-Applications
Opening Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:00 PM Pacific
Description
Position Summary
Why It's a Great Opportunity: As an IT Project Manager you will have the opportunity to drive critical internal IT initiatives that support and enhance the County's technology infrastructure and operations. As a leader in this forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence, you will provide an environment where IT project management will be valued and leveraged to improve efficiency, security, and service delivery. In this role, you will lead teams in diverse projects that modernize internal systems, optimize IT operations, and enhance service capabilities for departments across the County. This opportunity requires strong technical acumen, leadership, communication, presentation, customer service, and project management skills to successfully navigate complex IT challenges.
Examples of projects this position would manage:
Why It's a Great Department: The IT Division consists of 130 employees who directly support Pierce County's 3,500 staff with their daily IT needs and provides solutions that support all County residents. We are a national leader in delivering public services through innovation. Our diverse technology solutions are all supported by a robust hybrid infrastructure of on-premises and cloud-based solutions and a secure network.
We are a team that believes in a positive, collaborative team focused approach where we support one another and the work we do. Critical and valuable Pierce County public services are provided through and supported by the technologies built, operated, and maintained by the IT team. So, the work you do in this division matters.
How to be Successful in the Role: Your success will come from understanding disciplined project management principles and successfully applying them to complex IT initiatives. You will have the ability to navigate technical environments and collaborate with IT teams to drive infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud projects to completion. Your high emotional intelligence (EI/EQ), adaptability, and strong stakeholder management skills will further ensure your success in this role. Your experience in troubleshooting challenges while keeping projects aligned with scope, schedule, and budget is critical. Experience with DevOps practices, including automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), will be highly valuable in driving efficiency and scalability across IT operations.
Your Future in this Role: This position allows for growth inside and outside of the role. You will work with Pierce County customers across all levels of the organization from individual contributors to executive leadership which allows your business knowledge to grow. This exposure can prepare you for future opportunities in IT and Pierce County.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits:
Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:
Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days
A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25
Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.
Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.
Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit website for more information.
Telework/Remote Options:
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
**All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.
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A resume and cover letter are both required for consideration. Have you ensured that both are attached individually?
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Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Career Service - Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-00229
Department: Information Technology
Division: IT-Applications
Opening Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:00 PM Pacific
Description
Position Summary
Why It's a Great Opportunity: As an IT Project Manager you will have the opportunity to drive critical internal IT initiatives that support and enhance the County's technology infrastructure and operations. As a leader in this forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence, you will provide an environment where IT project management will be valued and leveraged to improve efficiency, security, and service delivery. In this role, you will lead teams in diverse projects that modernize internal systems, optimize IT operations, and enhance service capabilities for departments across the County. This opportunity requires strong technical acumen, leadership, communication, presentation, customer service, and project management skills to successfully navigate complex IT challenges.
Examples of projects this position would manage:
- Server and Infrastructure Modernization
- Cloud Migration & Optimization
- Containerization and Kubernetes Deployments
- Network Security Enhancements
- DevOps Pipeline & CI/CD Implementation
- IT Service Management (ITSM) Process Improvements
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) Improvements
Why It's a Great Department: The IT Division consists of 130 employees who directly support Pierce County's 3,500 staff with their daily IT needs and provides solutions that support all County residents. We are a national leader in delivering public services through innovation. Our diverse technology solutions are all supported by a robust hybrid infrastructure of on-premises and cloud-based solutions and a secure network.
We are a team that believes in a positive, collaborative team focused approach where we support one another and the work we do. Critical and valuable Pierce County public services are provided through and supported by the technologies built, operated, and maintained by the IT team. So, the work you do in this division matters.
How to be Successful in the Role: Your success will come from understanding disciplined project management principles and successfully applying them to complex IT initiatives. You will have the ability to navigate technical environments and collaborate with IT teams to drive infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud projects to completion. Your high emotional intelligence (EI/EQ), adaptability, and strong stakeholder management skills will further ensure your success in this role. Your experience in troubleshooting challenges while keeping projects aligned with scope, schedule, and budget is critical. Experience with DevOps practices, including automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), will be highly valuable in driving efficiency and scalability across IT operations.
Your Future in this Role: This position allows for growth inside and outside of the role. You will work with Pierce County customers across all levels of the organization from individual contributors to executive leadership which allows your business knowledge to grow. This exposure can prepare you for future opportunities in IT and Pierce County.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Manage IT projects in alignment with industry standards, such as PMBOK, while incorporating modern IT delivery frameworks like DevOps and Agile.
- Execute project governance processes, ensuring effective tracking, reporting, risk management, and communication across teams.
- Develop and maintain a structured project plan (WBS) for IT initiatives, ensuring clear scope, milestones, and deliverables.
- Lead technology-driven efforts by defining objectives, technical requirements, security considerations, schedules, funding, and staffing needs.
- Provide subject matter expertise in IT strategy and implementation, focusing on internal platforms, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps automation.
- Integrate Agile and DevOps methodologies to enhance IT project delivery, aligning with governance, security, and budgetary requirements.
- Prioritize and manage multiple complex IT projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing stakeholder needs and technical constraints.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Upload a resume and a detailed cover letter outlining a large-scale IT project that you led. This cover letter will be used in candidate consideration.
- A Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer sciences, business, mathematics, engineering or related field.
- Five years of information technology experience, which includes experience performing complex technology centric project management in a Project Manager or leadership role.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
- Positions in specific program areas may require program-related experience, education, and/or training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project management certification such as PMP is highly preferred.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:
- If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits:
Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:
Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days
A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25
Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.
Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.
Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit website for more information.
Telework/Remote Options:
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
**All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.
01
A resume and cover letter are both required for consideration. Have you ensured that both are attached individually?
- Yes
- No
Required Question