ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

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Project Manager Senior - IT

Job Location:

Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET)

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures

Main Office Location: 100 N 15th Ave Suite 300, Phoenix 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: Up to $105,000 

Grade: 28

Open Until Business Needs Are Met (first review of resumes 10/20/2025)

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET) is seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Project Manager to join our team. As the central IT organization for Arizona state government, ASET, led by the State CIO, is responsible for developing and executing the statewide IT strategy. We provide essential IT infrastructure and services to state agencies, ensuring the continuity of critical systems and services for all Arizonans.

Our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) plays a vital role in this mission by delivering reliable and secure IT solutions that align with Arizona’s Strategic IT Plan. The ideal candidate will be part of a highly skilled project management team dedicated to superior customer service and successful project execution. This role focuses on enhancing the efficiency, accessibility, transparency, and security of digital services while promoting data-driven innovation and collaboration across state government.

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:

• Perform end-to-end system life cycle project management and implementation of a diverse portfolio of initiatives. This includes medium to large-scale projects, with a focus on complex strategic, transformational, and operational undertakings. Manage project phases—initiating, planning, execution (leveraging waterfall, agile, or hybrid methodologies), thorough closing, and continuous monitoring. Simultaneously, lead and guide multiple project teams, ensuring the timely delivery of diverse deliverables for ADOA and other governmental units, and meticulously defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Manage stakeholders and resolve conflicts proactively, addressing interdependencies and balancing competing project priorities. Collaborate and build strong, customer-centric partnerships across ADOA, other government entities, contractors and vendors for successful outcomes. Provide senior-level consulting and support to project sponsors, ensuring goal achievement, prompt issue resolution, and effective resource allocation.
• Document and maintain project requirements, reports and communications and other project artifacts. This includes developing and maintaining detailed project plans, status reports, risk registers, issue logs, and other essential project artifacts throughout all project phases. Provide clear, concise, and timely communication of project status, risks, and changes to all relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the EPMO's continuous improvement initiatives by contributing to the evolution of project management best practices, identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery methodologies, and ensuring that all projects align with the overarching strategic objectives of the organization. This also includes providing mentorship and guidance to junior project staff, contributing to the overall maturity of the IT project management function.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Project management and related methodologies
• Power user of project management tools and systems
• Preferred power use of Google Workspace

Skills in:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills