Manager - Technology PMO

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LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!Chelan County PUD is located in central Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers. As a public power leader, we embrace the challenges and opportunities of our dynamic operations.Powered by the Columbia River, we generate hydropower while prioritizing environmental stewardship. Each year, we invest millions of dollars and countless hours to protect fish, wildlife, and plant ecosystems. Our efforts also include creating 14 parks, welcoming over 3 million visitors annually.Wenatchee, home to Chelan PUD, is a recreational paradise, recognized by Forbes as a top place to retire. The Wenatchee Valley offers scenic beauty, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life with over 200 days of sunshine each year. Here, small-town charm meets big-city amenities, with abundant outdoor activities like water sports, hiking, biking, skiing, and golfing. The region is also known for its excellent wines.Consider Chelan PUD for your next career move and join a welcoming community with an exceptional lifestyle. APPLICATION MATERIALSChelan PUD PMO Manager – Cover Letter AssignmentCandidate Submission RequirementPurpose of This AssignmentChelan PUD is seeking a PMO Manager who brings not only technical excellence, but also leadership grounded in service, collaboration, and a commitment to our community. This assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate how your experience, values, and leadership philosophy align with The District’s mission, vision, and culture of operational delivery excellence.Your cover letter should reflect who you are as a leader—your strengths, your communication style, the impact you have had on teams and organizations, and your ability to elevate project, program, and portfolio management practices.We encourage honesty, clarity, and authenticity. We are not looking for perfection; we are looking for alignment, insight, and the human being behind the résumé.Assignment Instructions: Write a Cover Letter (1–2 pages)Please prepare a cover letter that is positive, compelling, detailed, comprehensive, direct, informative, uplifting, supportive, empathetic, persuasive, and professional. The letter should address the areas below while giving us a sense of your voice and leadership character.1. Why You Want to Lead the PMO at Chelan PUDExplain why this role matters to you and how it aligns with your values, purpose, and long-term career trajectory.Consider addressing: What excites you about working in a public power utility environmentHow you connect with The District’s mission of public service and stewardshipWhy PMO leadership at The District is meaningful to you 2. Your PMO Leadership PhilosophyDescribe your approach to leading a PMO, including: How you build trust with stakeholders, executives, and project teamsHow do you balance rigor and process with empowerment and flexibilityHow you coach and develop project and program managers and cross-functional teamsHow you foster transparency, accountability, and collaboration3. Your Experience Elevating Project, Program, or Portfolio ManagementProvide clear, specific examples of: Improving project/program delivery outcomes, governance, or decision-makingIntroducing or maturing PMO processes, standards, or toolsLeading organizational change, building alignment, or resolving conflictSupporting strategic planning or portfolio prioritizationDelivering measurable value to the business4. Commitment to People, Culture, and ServiceChelan PUD values integrity, care for people, and responsible stewardship. Please share: How you lead with empathy, clarity, and respectHow you create psychologically safe and high-performing teamsHow you support diversity of thought, role, perspective, and backgroundHow you model fairness, professionalism, and service to others5. Your Vision for a Modern, Effective PMOShare your perspective on what a PMO should be and how it can bring value to the organization. Consider: How you define PMO successYour vision for partnership with IT, business units, and District leadershipHow do you see the PMO enabling strategy, innovation, and continuous improvementTone and Style ExpectationsYour cover letter should: Be sincere, confident, and encouragingDemonstrate leadership maturity and situational awarenessReflect emotional intelligence, humility, and clarity of thoughtThis is your opportunity to differentiate yourself through communication, insight, and authenticity!Submission FormatLength: 1–2 pagesFormat: PDF or WordNaming Convention: LastName_FirstName_PMOManager_CoverLetterUpload: Submit with your full application packageOur CommitmentWe value the time and thought invested in your cover letter. Every submission is read carefully by our leadership team. We appreciate your interest in serving our community and helping shape the future of project and portfolio delivery excellence at Chelan PUD. To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process. Incomplete materials will not be consideredThis position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for December 29.Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.SALARY RANGEThe starting salary range for this position is $140,960 - $176,200 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $211,440 annualized.Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.BENEFITS EPOAIn addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year in 2025, changing to up to 12 days per calendar year in 2026, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.JOB POSTINGManager - Technology PMOOverviewThe Manager of the Technology PMO leads the District's most impactful technology programs and projects, ensuring they align with enterprise goals and deliver measurable value. This role oversees the full lifecycle of high-visibility initiatives—from concept and business case development through planning, execution, and closure—while driving visionary planning, innovative initiative design, and collaborative requirements definition with business and IT stakeholders. Responsibilities include championing quality assurance, proactive risk management, and performance tracking; optimizing PMO methodologies and tools; and making strategic, equitable resource allocation decisions. As part of the IT Leadership Team, this position contributes to budget development, long-term technology strategy, and capability building, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and supporting the growth and success of team members.ResponsibilitiesProject Management Oversight: Lead the planning and execution of enterprise-wide technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivery excellence. Develop milestone-based project plans, optimize resources, and guide cross-functional teams with clarity and accountability. Manage evolving requirements through value-based prioritization, proactively address risks and issues, and communicate status with transparency. Uphold standardized delivery methods to ensure consistency and scalability, while documenting key processes to support operational resilience and knowledge continuity.People Leadership & Team Empowerment: Foster a high-performing, resilient Technology PMO team through purposeful and values-based leadership. Empower team members by clarifying roles, balancing workloads, and promoting shared ownership of outcomes. Ensure capacity and coverage through cross-training and forward planning. Serve as a coach and role model—supporting growth, addressing challenges, and aligning daily work with long-term team and District goals.Technical Advising, Mentorship & Talent Development: Act as a strategic advisor and mentor, advancing excellence in project delivery, Agile practices, and enterprise alignment. Provide expert counsel on project methodologies, SAFe Agile, and architecture planning. Champion the PMO as a collaborative, value-generating partner through visible engagement with leaders and teams. Cultivate talent by mentoring emerging leaders, broadening team capabilities, and embedding a culture of learning, inclusion, and innovation.Strategic Planning & Innovation Leadership: Shape long-term technology strategies that align innovation with business priorities and measurable outcomes. Co-lead multi-year roadmap development, ensuring initiatives are well-scoped, prioritized, and resourced. Improve intake and planning processes to support agility and clarity in decision-making. Embed change management into early planning to drive adoption and sustain momentum across teams.Strategic Project Liaison & Partnership Builder: Bridge strategic vision and technical execution by aligning people, plans, and priorities across the organization. Collaborate with the CTO, Technology Directors, Security Team, and Steering Committees to ensure delivery aligns with enterprise goals and security standards. Translate organizational needs into high-impact initiatives by engaging business users and surfacing opportunities for improvement. Build trust across stakeholders to ensure shared value, strengthen governance, and support a dynamic, achievable technology roadmap.Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).People ManagementThis position manages/supervises people. Direct Resources Managed: 2-9. Indirect Resources Managed: None.Reports ToDirector - Business Technology SolutionsOvertime exemptionExemptQualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field is required.Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.Experience6+ years of experience leading information technology project management efforts for mid-to-large enterprise companies, including examples of providing strategic direction and guidance to project teams and project managers to ensure continued alignment with the District’s Technology Roadmap requirements, is required.Experience should include one (1) or more years in a lead role; prior supervisory experience is preferred.Licenses and CertificationsIndustry-recognized certifications—such as Project Management Certification, Agile - Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agilist, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Project Management Practitioner (CPMP), Certified Project Manager (CPM), or Professional in Project Management (PPM)—are preferred.Skills and AbilitiesA fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities: Strong knowledge of IT products and services and educated and experienced in industry best practices specific to project management, PMI's standards.Knowledge of District operations and associated technology systems.Understanding of software development life cycle models as well as knowledge of Agile, Continuous Delivery and Continuous Integration.Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using agile tools.Agile Project Management tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, Rally, VersionOne or equivalentMicrosoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools.Balanced business/technical background.Organizational Change Management (OCM) skills.Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.Ability to coach others to think and act according to business needs.Active listening skills and ability to empathize.Strong oral and written communication skills.Project management skills.Ability to create and maintain responsive and positive relationships and partnerships within and across departments and with end users.Ability to enlist support from staff and peer team members.Ability to constantly learn and apply new technology concepts and methods.Ability to maintain prior competencies.Prepare and deliver both written and oral communications of complex matters in a simplified manner.Ability to effectively plan, organize and supervise the work of others.Ability to demonstrate sound professional judgment.To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have intermediate knowledge of Agile Project Management Tools (Azure DevOps, JIRA, VersionOne or equivalent), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, PC Hardware and Microsoft Visio; and knowledge of Primavera and general office equipment.Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.Background ScreeningPursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.Physical DemandsSitting Frequent 34-66%Standing Occasional 11-33%Walking Occasional 11-33%Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist Occasional 11-33%Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders Occasional 11-33%Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders Occasional 11-33%Stooping/Bending Seldom 0-10%Reach Waist to Shoulder Seldom 0-10%Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) Frequent 34-66%Repetitive Motions Frequent 34-66%Talking Frequent 34-66%Hearing Frequent 34-66%Visual - Near Acuity Regularly 67-100%Visual - Far Acuity Seldom 0-10%Visual - Depth Perception Seldom 0-10%Visual - Color Discrimination Occasional 11-33%Working ConditionsNoise Intensity Level: - ModerateDistrict ValuesSafety - Protect public and employee health and safetyStewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to usTrustworthy - Competence, integrity, respectOperational Excellence - High-quality innovative work executionEqual Opportunity/ADAChelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.DISCLAIMERThe statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.As part of its recruiting process, Chelan PUD may engage a third-party vendor to perform previous employment verification, education verification, and reference checking. EEOChelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish. Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)