Enterprise Platform Services; EPS Unit Manager; IT Data Management – Manager

Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) Unit Manager (IT Data Management – Manager) Overview

State of Washington Department of Ecology invites candidates for the EPS Unit Manager role within the Information Technology Services Office. The position leads a team that manages enterprise platform services that support the agency’s core business systems, including cloud services, Microsoft 365, databases, web platforms, Dev Ops pipelines, and shared services.

• Lead and supervise the EPS unit, directing a professional IT staff responsible for enterprise-wide platforms and services.
• Oversee the design, operation, reliability, and lifecycle management of enterprise technology platforms, including cloud services, SaaS solutions, databases, web systems, Dev Ops environments, and collaboration tools supporting over 250 business applications.
• Drive agency-wide platform strategy and modernization efforts, aligning technology services with organizational goals and long‑term IT strategic planning.
• Serve as a senior technical and organizational advisor, providing guidance on platform architecture, system integration, technology standards, and major IT initiatives.
• Chair Change Management governance activities to ensure IT system and application changes are implemented securely, consistently, and with minimal disruption to agency operations.
• Coordinate cross‑program and agency‑wide IT projects, prioritizing workloads, allocating resources, and applying project management principles to deliver high‑impact outcomes.
• Manage staffing, hiring, performance management, mentoring, and professional development to build a highly skilled, engaged, and effective technical team.
• Contribute to budget planning and technology investment decisions, ensuring efficient use of public resources while supporting current and future enterprise platform needs.

• Nine years of experience in IT disciplines such as systems development, systems analysis, database management, technical support troubleshooting, project management, or server management.
• At least one year of experience leading IT professionals or directing the work of a technical team.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience overseeing technical or information management staff, including managing performance, mentoring, and supporting staff within enterprise technology domains such as database management, system administration, and Dev Ops.
• Professional experience consulting, designing, configuring, programming, maintaining, and/or supporting work for moderate or large‑size organization.
• Education involving a major study in an Information Technology program or closely related field. A bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.

• A bachelor’s degree focused on computer science, project management, or database administration.
• Recent experience as an IT manager or team supervisor.
• Experience in cloud operations, cloud migration, and/or artificial intelligence.

Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach a cover letter, resume, and any required documents. For any questions, contact the Recruitment Team .

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.