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Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 

Grade: 25

Closing Date: June 10, 2026

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Project Manager Senior. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Plan & manage multiple middle to large-sized complex projects by utilizing the PMI knowledge areas, best practices & process groups & integrate the AMS to manage the strategic goals of the division. Anticipate "client" needs by clarifying project scope, develop the project plan in Microsoft Project, & propose solutions to their needs; continually seek & capitalize on opportunities to increase/improve customer satisfaction & relationships.
• Manages communications & meetings for projects & teams, creates change & problem solve independently; accountable for self & team; participates in prioritization of projects for team; minimizes exposure & risk across projects; possess expert knowledge in project management to identify opportunities for change & the ability to convey the need for change.
• Manages & inspires other team members; evokes creative & innovative thinking from team members while helping them bring their ideas to fruition; provides coaching & guidance for team members, SMEs & consultants to remove roadblocks & successfully complete projects on-time and meeting expectations.
• Develops and defines new approaches; challenges others to develop as leaders while clarifying roles and responsibilities; share lessons learned and best practices to develop the team as a whole; participate in strategic planning and building project plans around annual improvement plans.
• Develops methods to monitor project or area progress and develop corrective action plans when projects require them; report out on regular cadence to leadership the project status; handles difficult situations directly and using appropriate discretion; tactfully communicates sensitive information.

Knowledge in:
• Theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
• Organization's methodologies and tools; Organization's policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Strong Google and Microsoft Office Suite skills; LEAN principles and practices .

Skills in:
• Interpersonal, written, and oral communications. Strong analytical, critical thinking and innovation skills.
• Building interrelationships among various internal and external organizational functions; Strong conflict management skills; Basic pr