IT Project Manager

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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

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We Require

• Three years of experience in managing IT projects or IT business analysis involving project planning through completion

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information, Information Technology, or Business Administration

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Five or more years of project management experience

• Three years of experience managing and delivering mission-critical, high-visibility large and small IT infrastructure projects using structured project management

• Three years of progressive broad-based project management, information systems, and business experience implementing vendor software

• Experience developing Request for Proposals (RFP)

• Experience with coordinating end-user training

• Experience working with local or state government

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job 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 plans

• Collaborate 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 principles

• Deliver presentations and user training to technical and non-technical audiences

• Manage project scope and schedules using common project management tools to ensure on-time delivery

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

• Exerting 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 public

• The 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 business

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• Microsoft Project, PlanView, JIRA, DevOps, Monday.com, Trello, Slack, SmartSheet, Wrike, Clickup, or ZoHo

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must 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-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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