IT Project Manager

Build and provide leadership to the project teams which typically consist of six or more members, both internal and external departments.

Direct external department team members which include a combination of Deputy Directors, Appointing Authorities, management, line staff, subject matter experts, points of contact and professional services resources, including vendors.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including vendors. Serve on various committees, teams, and work groups.

Lead and manage the successful implementation of technology projects and programs in accordance with project management standards

Develop project proposals, project charters, work breakdown structures, and detailed project plans.

Determine resource allocations for the defined project tasks and monitor tasks to completion.

Manage and maintain project scope, document, manage, and mitigate project risks, and manage/resolve project issues.

Responsible for complex budget tracking and monitoring of multimillion dollar projects which includes overseeing both internal and external employees, professional services, and vendors.

Develop and maintain regular reports to executive leadership, project team members, and stakeholders. Effectively communicate risks, issues, and decisions in a timely and well-thought-out manner.

Provide guidance, counsel, and support to the project team as well as the executive sponsor.

Validate that all vendors fulfill the terms of contract and deliverables. Maintain historical project records including financial documents (e.g., timecards and invoices).

Assist in the development of project budgets and negotiate with vendors, contractors, and others to ensure clear deliverables and accountability for performance.

Ensure compliance with change control and quality management policies. Notify management of policy changes or exceptions in a timely manner.

Communication skills both verbal and written are a must. Project manager must be able to communicate with executive level leaders and other managers as required. Prepares and communicates with executive steering committee.

Must Haves (Required)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Experience

Three (3) years of managing IT projects or IT business systems analysis involving project planning through completion.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.

Other requirements

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.

Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.

Prior to hiring, all candidates must pass a background review.

Nice to Haves (Highly Desired)

Master's Degree in Business Administration or IT related field

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing complex projects

General project management experience with complex projects or programs software and infrastructure.

Experience in deploying Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) applications and systems.

Experience in deploying Software as a Service (SaaS) applications and systems.

Experience with agile methodology and have run an agile software programs or projects.

Experience with deploying system upgrades or releases and release management.

Experience with Organizational Change Management (OCM).

Experience working in the criminal justice system.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent