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PROJECT MANAGER - IT

Job Location:

Address:  150 N. 18th Ave Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $85,000 

Grade: 25

Closing Date: Open until Filled - First review of resumes will be on Monday March 24, 2025

Job Summary:

The Enterprise Project Management Office Project Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple small to medium-sized projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and completion. This role requires a balance of structured project management practices and the flexibility to develop new approaches as needed. The Project Manager works cross-functionally with various teams to define project goals, allocate resources, and resolve conflicts while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

This is a hybrid position that may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The successful candidate should be willing to come into the office on an as-needed basis. 

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

-Responsible for project planning and execution, dedicating approximately 20% of their time to leading multiple small to medium-sized projects. This includes defining project missions, goals, deliverables, and success criteria while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. They create project schedules, track progress, and adjust plans as needed to address changing priorities, maintaining a structured yet adaptable approach to project delivery.

-Stakeholder and customer management accounts for 15% of the role, requiring the Project Manager to engage with stakeholders, gather requirements, and set clear expectations. They respond promptly to customer needs, ensuring a customer-centric approach to problem-solving. By soliciting feedback and managing difficult stakeholder situations with professionalism, they foster strong relationships that enhance collaboration and project success.

-Risk and issue management is a critical function, occupying 10% of their responsibilities. The Project Manager proactively identifies potential risks, implements mitigation strategies, and monitors ongoing threats to project success. When necessary, they escalate significant issues to leadership and develop contingency plans to ensure project teams are prepared for potential obstacles.

-Budget and resource management constitute another 10% of the role, as the Project Manager oversees financial planning and resource allocation. They develop and monitor project budgets to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, recommend necessary equipment and software. By optimizing available resources, they contribute to overall efficiency and fiscal responsibility.

-Project team leadership and collaboration make up 10% of the job, requiring the Project Manager to facilitate teamwork across different functional areas. They work to resolve conflicts within and between teams while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Open to new ideas, they encourage innovative problem-solving and foster an environment where collaboration leads to effective project outcomes.

-Continuous improvement and process optimization take another 10% of the Project Manager’s focus. They routinely identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, red