Job Description
We are looking for experienced Project Managers to help lead high-visibility projects and who will interact with our growing team of 35 PMs and BAs.
Note : this role has several openings. We are looking to fill multiple project manager roles in the areas listed under Ideal Candidates (including experience in 1 of the 5 skills below) :
IDEAL CANDIDATES
Past experience in either :
1. Recent large-scale website design / redesign experience with upgrades or conversions, or :
2. Recent large-scale constituent or customer management systems experience with managing the creation, upgrade, or conversion, ,or :
3. Recent large-scale time tracking experience with managing the creation, upgrade, or conversion, or :
4. Recent large-scale experience managing the implementation or remediation of security tools, or :
5. Recent large-scale experience working with mobile device management
- Ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflict.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or other project management certifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adherence to the Governance process by engaging stakeholders, preparing status reports, and conducting executive briefings .
- Conduct project planning exercises to successfully deliver the project .
- 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 .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Seven (7) years as project lead with experience in technology projects involving multiple computer subsystems.
- Recent large-scale website design / redesign experience with upgrades or conversion.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems or a related field.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Ability to be on-site as required by the project needs and project team activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications listed above, plus :
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or other project management certifications.
- Master’s degree in business / Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
- Experience in IT program or project management?
- Experience leading IT project management teams
- Experience with vendor management
- Experience with software implementation / upgrade
- Experience working with, or for, public sector organizations
- Experience with project and portfolio management tools
- Excellent customer service and business relationship communication skills
Some additional details of the position are as follows :
- Duration : 12 months
- Interview process : 1 round remote, possibly 1 round onsite
- Role is non-supervisory
- Hybrid work model; must be in the US and within commuting distance to the Phoenix area for periodic onsite work
- Work is typically weekdays 8-5; could be nights / weekends (e.g., go-live)
- City-approved background check required
- Some positions may require CJIS and / or MAX clearance
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree