IT Project Manager

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Project Manager provides the coordination, direction, and implementation of information technology projects. This position includes maintaining the organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing IT best practices. The Project Manager supports the Technology Bureau by understanding the organization’s goals, strategies and a commitment to serve our clients/stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of managing IT projects or IT business systems analysis involving project planning through completion.
• Successful candidates must not have a revoked or suspended driver’s license.
• Must pass a background review.
• Knowledge of Project management principles and methodologies.
• Skill in Communicating complex technical concepts effectively in oral and written format with all levels of customers, including business stakeholders and technical staff.
• Correlating complex business processes with optimum technology solutions.
• Using various project management tools and techniques.
• Managing various project elements simultaneously with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to Plan, organize, monitor, control, and implement information systems projects.
• Establish successful working relationships with individuals from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical expertise.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats with all levels of employees.
• Work independently to address a wide variety of situations with minimal supervision.
• Manage stressful situations with diplomacy and apply conflict resolution skills.
• Lead by example and direct the workflow of others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business administration or IT related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience managing complex projects.
• Experience with project management of complex projects or programs software and infrastructure.
• Experience in deploying Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) applications and systems.
• Experience in deploying Software as a service (SaaS) applications and systems.
• Experience with agile methodology and run agile software programs or projects.
• Experience with deploying system upgrades or releases and release management.
• Experience with Organizational Change Management (OCM).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversees various system projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Develops and manages project scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing, and outside vendors.
• Sets priorities, coordinates, and reports on the activities of the project team.
• Oversees development of business requirement specifications.
• Confirms that testing of all project programs, systems, or modules is accomplished.
• Verifies completion of all project documentation.
• Ensures that all necessary data feed and system integration requirements are considered.
• Coordinates all activities required for project implementation; establishes and maintains accurate plans, time estimates, and schedules.
• Promotes adherence to established schedule, quality, and budgetary metrics.
• Tracks project milestones.
• Manages project scope and change control, escalating when necessary.
• Collects and reports data as required for departmental reports and statistics.
• Coordinates project team communications with users, associates, and supervisors for complete, timely, and accurate information.
• Prioritizes work and manages time constraints to meet agreed targets.
• Assists management in evaluating technology issues, policies, and procedures.
• Manages project progress and adapts work as required.
• Manages relations with resources and stakeholders.
• Designs a risk mitigation plan.
• Optimizes and improves processes and the overall approach when necessary.
• Assists and mentors other team members and directs workflow.
• Supervises staff when assigned by commander (e.g., manages employee performance, performs appraisals).

Benefits

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
• Three weeks of vacation PTO accrual your first year (rollover!)
• Two weeks of Sick time PTO accrual your first year (rollover!)
• Pension: Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid Parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 30% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley
• MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees.
• Professional Development Assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to free County gyms
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level