What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at City of Scottsdale, AZ?
Salary : $105,601.60 - $142,667.20 Annually
Location : AZ 85251, AZ
Job Type : Full-Time Regular
Job Number : FY2425-00645
Division : Admin Services
Department : PROJECT OFFICE
Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona
Introduction
This position is the project manager for Information Technology projects and citywide enterprise system integration activities.
Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The midpoint of the range is $124,072.00
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited educational institution.
- A minimum of five years' experience as a project manager in the implementation of IT infrastructure, system integration and / or development projects taking the project from the requirements definition stage through completion.
- An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Other pertinent licenses and / or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department / section assignment.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following :
Work Environment / Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Check out more about Scottsdale.
Benefits Highlights :
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including :
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process :
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include :
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE : Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions :
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions :
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field? Note : Please be sure to include this in the Education section of the application.
Do you have 5 years' experience as a project manager?
Do you have a current Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification?
Do you have an Information Technology Infrastructure (ITIL) Foundations certification?
Do you have experience as a project manager in the implementation of IT infrastructure, system integration and / or development projects taking the project from the requirements definitions stage through completion?
If you do have the experience mentioned in the question above, briefly describe that experience including the employer(s) - here and in the Work Experience section - where you performed the work. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None".
Briefly describe your experience working with your customers in developing their requirements for IT procurements. Again, please include the employer(s) where you performed the work. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None".
Please describe your experience in developing Resource, Communications, Organizational Change, Test and Risk Plans for technology implementation or upgrades and indicate the employer(s) where you performed the work. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "None".
What tools have you used to manage projects and which have you found to be the most successful and why? How have you reported Project Status Updates on a regular basis? If you have no experience, please indicate "None".
Do you have Project Management experience in the following areas? Please check all that apply.
If you checked any of the boxes above, please briefly describe your experience and indicate the employer(s) where you performed the work. if you do not have this experience, please indicate "None".
Do you have experience in the public sector and / or municipal government?
Do you have experience in developing standards, policies, and procedures?
Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
Required Question
Salary : $105,602 - $142,667
