Julia I. Watterson

About Julia I. Watterson

With extensive experience in software and IT operations management, I have delivered complex, global technology initiatives that align with the strategic goals and vision of internal and external clients with strong communication, leadership skills and adaptability. Core competencies include large scale program cross-organizational strategy development and delivery, PMO management, process improvement, agile and hybrid SDLC transformation, and quality assurance. A sought-after mentor with a proven ability to grow individuals and team skills. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions that increase customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business value.

Experience

1. Enterprise Innovation Manager Iam Program

   State of Washington

   Oct 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Digital Transformation | Enterprise IAM Strategy, Cross-Agency Leadership, Led statewide Identity & Access Management (IAM) strategy aligned with enterprise vision, Designed IAM roadmaps integrating resident-focused digital identity and cloud strategies, Developed updated biennium budget for the Digital Experience Program per legislated budget constraints, Vendor management including contracting over 9 vendors and with performance management, Established scalable and standards for secure, agile ecosystems, Oversaw strategic tech investments and legacy modernization aligned to state priorities, Fostered cross-agency collaboration, facilitating knowledge-sharing and best practices, ensuring IAM replacement of 22 year old state authentication system alignment with strategic objectives delivering and migrating state agency services to modern authentication with risk scoring platform 3 months ahead of schedule. Enhancements, agency service onboarding, and increased scalability in progress.

Education

• Additional Education

  Certification(s)

• Strategy Computers Technical Institute

  Technical Diploma, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Software Quality Assurance
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Enterprise Software
• Sql
• Program Management
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Management
• Strategy
• Itil
• .net
• Quality Assurance
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Requirements Analysis
• Testing
• Sharepoint
• Project Management
• Business Intelligence
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Process Improvement
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Business Analysis