IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Location : Phoenix, AZ

Job Description :

Client seeks an experienced and motivated information technology (IT) project manager to oversee different initiatives or projects, monitor their progress and completion, and ensure clients' expectations are met. Phoenix currently has one opening for an IT Project Manager to join the Project Management Office (PMO) division in the ITS department. The PMO is a team of highly dedicated professionals in business analysis, IT project managers, IT product managers, and program and portfolio managers. A Deputy Chief Information Officer leads it. The position is full-time, 40 hours / week, and reports directly to the Project Portfolio Manager.

To be a successful candidate, you must have proven experience in IT project management, including implementing enterprise-level, multi-year technology initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses diplomacy, command control of the project, and high emotional intelligence to juggle multiple stakeholders. Project managers are integral to the modernization initiatives at the City of Phoenix.

The IT Project Manager would lead projects for critical initiatives such as Enterprise system upgrades, Data Center Modernization efforts, software implementations, and other innovative projects.

KEY JOB DUTIES

• Define the project by performing a complex analysis
• Adherence to the Governance process by engaging stakeholders, preparing status reports and briefings
• Conduct project planning exercises to prepare project budget, procurement, and resources
• Vendor Management tasks, including deliverable acceptance, milestone payment, contract adherence, and escalations
• Budget Management and tracking
• Create, track, and deliver project timelines, tasks, and metrics

IDEAL CANDIDATE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - The minimum qualifications listed above, plus :