IT Project Manager

We are looking for experienced Project Managers to help lead high‑visibility projects and who will interact with our growing team of 35 PMs and BAs.

Note:

this role has several openings. We are looking to fill multiple project manager roles in the areas listed under “Ideal Candidates” (including experience in 1 of the 5 skills below).

Past experience in either:

• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflict.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or other project management certifications.

• Adherence to the Governance process by engaging stakeholders, preparing status reports, and conducting executive briefings.
• Conduct project planning exercises to successfully deliver the project.
• Vendor Management tasks including deliverable acceptance, milestone payment, contract adherence, and escalations.
• Budget Management and tracking.
• Create, track, and deliver project timelines, tasks, and metrics.

• Seven (7) years as project lead with experience in technology projects involving multiple computer subsystems.
• Recent large-scale website design/redesign experience with upgrades or conversion.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Ability to be on‑site as required by the project needs and project team activities.

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or other project management certifications.
• Master’s degree in business/Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in IT program or project management.
• Experience leading IT project management teams.
• Experience with vendor management.
• Experience with software implementation/upgrade.
• Experience working with, or for, public sector organizations.
• Experience with project and portfolio management tools.
• Excellent customer service and business relationship communication skills.

• Interview process: 1 round remote, possibly 1 round onsite.
• Role is non-supervisory.
• Hybrid work model; must be in the US and within commuting distance to the Phoenix area for periodic onsite work.
• Work is typically weekdays 8‑5; could be nights/weekends (e.g., go‑live).
• City‑approved background check required.
• Some positions may require CJIS and/or MAX clearance.