Job Description
Join Arizona's premier state agency and lead transformative IT projects that impact millions of residents. The Arizona Department of Administration seeks a dynamic Senior IT Project Manager to oversee complex technology initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, pension plans, and work-life balance while serving the public good. Immediate hiring opportunity!
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project lifecycles for enterprise software implementations
- Manage cross-functional teams including developers, vendors, and agency stakeholders
- Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocation strategies
- Ensure compliance with Arizona state IT security and accessibility standards
- Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies and track progress using JIRA
- Present executive-level status reports to agency leadership
- Drive risk mitigation and issue resolution throughout project execution
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration or related field
- 5+ years of IT project management experience in government or regulated industry
- PMP, CSM, or PRINCE2 certification required
- Expertise in Agile methodologies and enterprise project management tools
- Strong knowledge of Arizona state procurement processes
- Experience managing budgets exceeding $500K
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts
- Valid Arizona driver's license