IT project management services

Scope This Statewide Contract is divided into two (2) separate categories, each with three (3) subcategories: journey level, senior level, and expert level. IT Project Manager Services (PM) involves monitoring and management of technology projects using industry standard project and process management techniques. IT Project Managers must have excellent knowledge of standardized project management principles based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

This includes creating project estimates, reporting, resource, and capacity planning. IT Project Managers will recommend and guide the integration of new technology, depending on scope of the project, and communicates key project information (i.e. issues, risks, changes, accomplishments) to stakeholders. IT Project Managers must demonstrate ongoing industry best practices, techniques, and standards.

Quality Assurance (QA) is the work that involves the ongoing, independent assessment of project management processes and activities. Specifically, Information Technology (IT) Quality Assurance Services consultants evaluate, test and validate software and/or IT services. IT Quality Assurance Services consultants must have experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and operate proficiently in an Agile environment.

QA consultants must have knowledge of the Washington Office of the Chief Information Officer's (OCIO) requirements and abide by the minimum qualifications outlined on the OCIO's website, policy 132-30 Minimum Project Quality Assurance Activities. Please note use of this Contract may be subject to collective bargaining and/or other requirements in accordance with RCW 41.06.142 and any applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

DES recommends Purchasers consult with their labor relations representative if they are interested in using this Contract. CATEGORIES: Category 1: IT Project Manager Solutions (PM) Category 2: Quality Assurance Services (QA)