Sr. Project Manager

We are looking for a candidate who brings strong project management discipline, leadership, and structure to all aspects of the engagement. The PM will be expected to apply the City’s Information Technology Department (ITD) project management methodology, drive the project forward, and collaborate effectively with Touchstone IQ, City stakeholders, and vendor partners. Key expectations include delivering on time, within budget, and with high quality.

Position Summary

• Title: Senior Project Manager (Consultant)
• Project: Implementation of a multi-phase SaaS solution for Energy Benchmarking & Reporting (EBR) and Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS)
• Client: City of Seattle – Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE)
• Technology Vendor: Touchstone IQ (SaaS platform)

Consultant Role Responsibilities

• Full project management lifecycle using PMI PMBOK and City’s CITP process
• Lead coordination across internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and city departments
• Submit deliverables per each phase: charters, plans, status reports, risk registers, go-live criteria, and closeout reports
• Ensure compliance with technical reviews, security/privacy, governance, and Race Equity Toolkit (RET)
• Engage in change management, quality assurance, and operational readiness

Desired Qualifications

• PMP certification (strongly preferred)
• Extensive experience with:
  • Public sector / municipal IT environments
  • SaaS project implementations
  • Stakeholder and vendor management
  • Risk and change management
• Strong skills in:
  • Communication and coordination
  • Strategic oversight and reporting
  • IT governance, compliance, and operations
  • Organizational Change Management (OCM) collaboration