Posting Date
01 / 21 / 25
Application Deadline
01 / 26 / 25
Pay Range
79,000 - $126,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Transportation
About the Position
The IT Project Manager delivers projects for the Information Technology (IT) Project Management Office (PMO) in support of the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, Animal Care and Control, Real Estate, Equipment Services, Environmental Services, Flood Control District, and Planning and Development departments. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, can work on multiple projects simultaneously, and has the skills to translate business needs into digestible information that improves departmental processes. If you enjoy working with diverse businesses and with other professionals who believe in creating innovative solutions to problems, we encourage you to apply.
About Us
We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid work schedule options
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Three years of experience in managing IT projects or IT business analysis involving project planning through completionBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information, Information Technology, or Business AdministrationA combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basisWe Also Value
Five or more years of project management experienceThree years of experience managing and delivering mission-critical, high-visibility large and small IT infrastructure projects using structured project managementThree years of progressive broad-based project management, information systems, and business experience implementing vendor softwareExperience developing Request for Proposals (RFP)Experience with coordinating end-user trainingExperience working with local or state governmentCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationJob Contributions
Track, update, and communicate project status in a proactive manner as it relates to project progress, budget / cost, resource utilization, change requests, issues, risks, and risk mitigation plansCollaborate and manage project vision, project working standards, agreements, and change management as related to the project's overall targeted goal.Analyze and deliver Request for Proposals (RFPs)Work with customers in gathering detailed requirements for sprint-backlog planning and iterative delivery following AGILE principlesDeliver presentations and user training to technical and non-technical audiencesManage project scope and schedules using common project management tools to ensure on-time deliveryOther job duties as assignedWorking Conditions
Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the timeExerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Must have manual dexterity of hands and body to operate office equipment. Must be able to manage frequent interruptions, time pressures, high work volumes, multiple and complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, team-oriented activities, prompt decision-making, and interaction with government officials and the publicThe position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The position may require travel to and from job-related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and / or private vehicles used on County businessMachines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware
Microsoft Project, PlanView, JIRA, DevOps, Monday.com, Trello, Slack, SmartSheet, Wrike, Clickup, or ZoHoSelection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary : $79,000 - $126,000
