DSHS BHHA Project Manager

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 BHA facilities to electronic health records, opening up civil and forensic facilities in the community, culture-change initiatives like Trauma Informed Care, and multi-agency transformation of the state and community behavioral health system through the Trueblood Settlement of Contempt Agreement , 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 one required quarterly meeting in Olympia. Some very occasional travel may be necessary.

Some Of What You'll 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 we’re looking for

Professionals With The Following Are Encouraged To Apply

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least five (5) 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 100% 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 agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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 grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov 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 applicant’s 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 driver's 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 (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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