DSHS BHHA Project Manager

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 103856 - 115396

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Are you looking to grow your experience as a project manager while supporting major behavioral health system changes in Washington State Join our team and you can support projects that span multiple communities and connects a wide variety of people.

This permanent position is one of several positions in the Project Management Office (PMO). We handle a complex and growing portfolio of strategic high-impact high-visibility projects for the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA) in DSHS. Our collaborative and supportive team environment offers a wealth of opportunity to share your talents and skills while learning new skills from our diverse team members.

Projects underway include transitioning DSHS BHHA facilities to electronic health records opening up a new nursing facility and a new 350-bed forensic hospital change initiatives supporting organizational realignment and supporting transitions of care between settings among others.

We are looking for someone who embraces diversity equity access and inclusion and has a passion for building partnerships across state and local organizations. If this is you come join our team!

This is a flexible/hybrid role meaning you can work remotely the majority of time with occasional in-person meetings in Olympia. Some occasional travel may be necessary.

Some of What youll do

Coordinate management of multiple projects while working with diverse stakeholders and partners across the state
Serve as a critical partner in communicating a consistent and shared message about the work that is underway
Develop project documents and support business owners as they work to implement assigned projects
Manage resources schedules budget issues risks and project changes to ensure successful delivery of projects
Provide status reports to management highlighting project milestones deliverables dependencies risks and issues while communicating to leadership and the project authorizing environment
Balance competing demands and priorities for resources

What were looking for
Professionals with the following are encouraged to apply:

Bachelors Degree and at least five years experience managing projects in a wide range of subject areas
Certificate in Project Management from an accredited school; PMI certification is a plus but not required
Strong communication and facilitation skills and the ability to effectively communicate with varying internal and external audiences with at times diverse interests
Experience working with competing priorities and consistently delivering quality outcomes
Demonstrate proficient planning and organizational abilities while still remaining flexible and adaptable
Adept at building trusting partnerships; acting with integrity and emotional intelligence
Skilled at managing perceptions in a political environment
Work is mostly remote with certain activities requiring in-person meetings and/or statewide travel

To Apply

Please submit a current resume and contact information for at least three professional references.
Please provide a copy of your Project Management certificate and if applicable proof of your current PMI certification.

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring a fairness access and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.

Questions Contact and reference job number 08808

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may 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. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

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DescriptionAre you looking to grow your experience as a project manager while supporting major behavioral health system changes in Washington State Join our team and you can support projects that span multiple communities and connects a wide variety of people.This permanent position is one of severa...