IT Project Manager

Posting Date

08/13/26

Application Deadline

08/17/26

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$86,500.00 - $101,125.00 - $115,750.00 - $145,000.00

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Sheriff

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.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Experience

• Three (3) years of managing IT projects or IT business systems analysis involving project planning through completion. 

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.

Other requirements

• In order to be considered for employment with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, successful candidates must not have a revoked or suspended driver’s license.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• 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.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO: 

• 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
• Learn more at Benefits Overview  

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• 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;