Senior Technology Project Manager

Position Description

Tacoma Power's Utility Technology Services Division is looking for a Senior Technology Program/Project Manager to join our team!

This position is responsible for managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs and/or projects to implement, upgrade, enhance and replace critical technology infrastructure for Tacoma Public Utilities. The Senior Technology Program/Project Manager is a primary point of contact for the management of high-risk, high value projects. Further, the role is a reliable operator who consistently delivers good results, meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

The Senior Technology Program/Project Manager is responsible for managing and integrating the scope, time, cost, quality, success factors, benefits, human resources, communications, procurement and organizational change on projects to meet the business needs and ensure they are aligned to strategic plans.

This position also performs in a leadership and management capacity within the PMO; coaching and mentoring other project managers, assisting in work group maturity related initiatives and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the PMO.

This position contains the experience and skillset to employ and combine project management methodologies to affect change and deliver value in one or more of the following areas: business change, IT infrastructure and applications, and systems integration.

Responsibilities include:

• Organize, plan, oversee and execute complex, high-risk, high-value technology programs/projects in the Utility Technology Services (UTS) portfolio, and other business units as assigned; using industry-standard project management methodologies.
• Lead the initiation and planning phases of projects, development of project planning documents, schedules, RFPs, contracts and budget management. As well, building and maintaining positive relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external groups; to explain difficult project challenges, foster project sponsorship and partnership.
• Supervise, develop and manage program/project teams.
• Manage project risks and issues and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Identify project success factors and benefits, ensuring project activities are deliberately planned to achieve project value.
• Conduct post project reviews and support ongoing benefits measurement.
• Manage project team SharePoint sites.
• Coordinate project reporting with the Project Management Office (PMO).

**This position requires a minimum of three days per week onsite, and may be eligible for a flexible schedule and/or telework agreement in accordance with City policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration or directly related field

Minimum Experience*
5 years of progressively responsible experience in IT program/project management including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Based on assignment:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library certification
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Certification in enterprise project management methodology such as Six-Sigma or equivalent

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn !

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $63.10 - $88.85

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Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny:
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City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A Commitment to Equity & Diversity
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

Application Process

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in the interview process, which may include a work problem. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 7/1/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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