Project Manager

Leads and directs high-visibility information technology projects such as infrastructure upgrades feasibility studies business-focused IT solution development upgrades to legacy systems and implementation of statewide case management systems for Washingtons judicial branch of government.

Reporting to the Project Management and Quality Assurance Manager this expert professional works independently with significant decision-making authority as defined by ISD senior leadership. Interacts regularly with executive leadership agency management all levels of division staff and external stakeholders including judicial branch decision makers. This position has full supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity inclusion accountability and teamwork.It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

Job #: 2025-84

Status: Regular Full-Time*

Location: Olympia Washington

Salary: Range 75: $100980 - $132540 per year (DOQ).

Opens: November 13 2025

Closes: November 20 2025. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven calendar days after posting.

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.

This position requires at least 1 day per week working onsite at AOC facilities

• Responsible for supervisory duties which includes onboarding orientation and training; setting and communicating job requirements managing performance expectations and standards; coordination and implementation of work assignments and project plans; guiding mentoring and motivating staff; taking action on leave requests; approving overtime travel coordinating and managing training purchases and equipment; resolving workplace conflicts; managing work and telework schedules; workforce planning; making recommendations to manager/division director regarding hiring discipline and termination actions; and acting as liaison to other AOC service sections (e.g. HR Staff Services Financial Services) for the unit.
• Leads project chartering and schedule development; establishes business goals and priorities with customers partners and staff; effectively and accurately communicates project mission vision and scope working collaboratively with internal and external parties to maintain alignment of business and operational strategic plans.
• Negotiates for schedule resources and budget.
• Leads and directs multiple projects; manages personnel and related issues; define scope and work plans; manage budgets; directs and manages workload; procures create and manages contracts; tracks and manages risks and issues; ensures that approved project requirements are fully met and that projects are completed on time within budget and consistent with established standards.
• Maintains project plans (schedule resources risk issues budget); applies project management methodology & best practices to achieve optimal results from each project.
• Facilitates identification and definition of business and technical requirements for solution development and integration into enterprise application environment.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates between business and technical cross functional teams; communicates project status to internal and external stakeholders; report status and health of project to senior management. Ensures that projects are closed out at their determined conclusion goals and objectives achievement is evaluated with project leadership and solutions are properly turned over to the appropriate operations and business owners.
• Performs other duties as required.

Additional project management experience may substitute for education and certification requirements.

A Bachelors degree in computer science business administration or a closely allied field AND:

• Three (3) years of project management experience in a large/complex information technology environment to include experience managing/directing professional staff
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

• Leadership and interpersonal skills to work across boundaries and to establish and maintain professional working relationships with co-workers management and others; mentors and works effectively with people of different abilities/skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing; ability to communicate proficiently in written reports as well as delivering information through presentations
• Communication skills that facilitate effective appropriate information exchanges at all levels and develop capability within the AOC and the Washington Courts
• Skill in research methods and practices
• Understands customer expectations and ensures work meets those expectations
• Skill to manage staff time and resources to accomplish goals and objectives; ability to accurately assess resources needed to carry out planned actions
• Knowledge of management principles & effective project management practices
• Ability to logically integrate ideas/information to form effective goals objectives timelines action plans and solutions; prioritization & effective time management

• Ability to multi-task and effectively coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to identify risks and outcomes associated with courses of action; ability to develop action plans/strategies for the purpose of ensuring the desired outcome
• Ability to accomplish work objectives in cooperation with agency court and state colleagues & officials; completes assignments within structure set by supervisor
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft 365 products including Teams Outlook Word OneNote PowerPoint and others with expertise appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.
• Ability to oversee project work in progress and evaluate the quality and accuracy of the deliverables
• Ability to achieve excellent results with little need for direct/oversight
• Ability to accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work
• Ability to exercise judgment and make timely sound strategic decisions and recommendations consistent with organizational objectives
• Ability to think critically
• Knowledge of organizational business processes computer applications operating systems and current technologies available to facilitate product and service delivery to all customers

For more information about the positionto review the job description application submission requirements supplemental questions and inquire about benefits.

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position is not overtime eligible.

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender pregnancy race color national origin ancestry religion creed physical mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived) use of a service animal marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status age HIV or Hepatitis C status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format please contact the AOC Human Resource Office at or fax or via email to.

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information please visit

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job.