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PROGRAM MANAGER - IT
Job Location:
Address: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
1801 W. Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details
Salary: $113,000 - $123,000
Anticipated Salary: $118,000.00
Grade: 29
Closing Date: 01/16/2025
Job Summary
This position will provide management and oversight to large cross functional projects and initiatives. Will work closely with IT teams to identify, report and analyze the strategic management. Will oversee the operation of IT Governance, Business Management, and Business Analysts for ITG in order to optimize the value, cost and risk, turning data into knowledge to make sound business decisions.
Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties
Leads initiatives to develop solutions and processes to meet needs; identifies unique innovative approaches, provides input to functional or departmental strategies.
Manages the programs based on repeatable standards and practices where possible, but also may require defining new approaches to build efficient business workflow.
Provides input to functional or departmental strategy. Advocates technology changes that provide values and supports agency goals; champions a cohesive and consistent approach to improvement in the organization.
Works cross-functionally with Executive Leadership to solve problems and implement changes ensuring IT Governance service level and customer requirements are met.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Bachelor's degree plus 10 or more years of experience in project coordination, project management and program management (or equivalent experience) Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.
Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-7279.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 2. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team
To learn more about the ADOT team CLICK HERE
PROGRAM MANAGER - IT
Job Location:
Address: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
1801 W. Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details
Salary: $113,000 - $123,000
Anticipated Salary: $118,000.00
Grade: 29
Closing Date: 01/16/2025
Job Summary
This position will provide management and oversight to large cross functional projects and initiatives. Will work closely with IT teams to identify, report and analyze the strategic management. Will oversee the operation of IT Governance, Business Management, and Business Analysts for ITG in order to optimize the value, cost and risk, turning data into knowledge to make sound business decisions.
Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties
Leads initiatives to develop solutions and processes to meet needs; identifies unique innovative approaches, provides input to functional or departmental strategies.
Manages the programs based on repeatable standards and practices where possible, but also may require defining new approaches to build efficient business workflow.
Provides input to functional or departmental strategy. Advocates technology changes that provide values and supports agency goals; champions a cohesive and consistent approach to improvement in the organization.
Works cross-functionally with Executive Leadership to solve problems and implement changes ensuring IT Governance service level and customer requirements are met.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Thorough working knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
- Thorough knowledge of the organization’s methodologies and tools.
- Thorough knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of interrelationships among various internal & external organizational functions.
- Mastery with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- Strong customer service skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Google Workspace and Microsoft applications.
- Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.
Bachelor's degree plus 10 or more years of experience in project coordination, project management and program management (or equivalent experience) Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.
Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-7279.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 2. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $113,000 - $123,000
