IS Senior Project Manager

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About the Position

Enterprise Technology (ETI) provides technology leadership for Maricopa County through innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, process efficiency, and digital transformation. By leveraging technology, the County will continue to improve internal operations and enhance services to its constituents. ETI team members enjoy a dynamic, can-do spirit within the organization and an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of Maricopa County.

The IS Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing large and complex projects with cross-organizational impacts. They must maintain complete control of project scope, schedule, and budget in accordance with ETI's project management standards to ensure the successful completion of all projects with high quality.

About Us

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic organization that embraces a can-do spirit? Look no further than Maricopa County's Enterprise Technology & Innovation!

We are a team that prides ourselves on leveraging technology to create digital transformations. We look for ways to bring about innovative solutions while providing top-notch customer service. Apply today and become part of the team that makes a lasting impact on the future of technology at Maricopa County.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule option

• 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

• Five years of experience managing complex projects

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or an IT-related field

• 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

• Master's degree in Business Administration or an IT-related field

• A minimum of seven years of experience managing complex projects

• General project management experience with large, complex projects or programs

• Experience with software and infrastructure projects

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

• Experience with agile methodology and have run agile software programs or projects

• Experience with deploying system upgrades or releases and release management

• Experience with Organizational Change Management

Job Contributions

• Build and provide leadership to the project teams, which typically consist of six or more members, both internal to ETI 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 County-wide 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. The project manager must be able to communicate with executive-level leaders and other managers as required. Prepare and communicate with executive steering committee

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Work is performed in a home or department office with a hybrid teleworking schedule available. Requires frequent computer work, participation in calls or meetings, the ability to complete work tasks thoroughly, and attention to detail. Requires occasional travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County or private vehicles used on County business. Requires the ability to occasionally work after hours, weekends, and holidays for on-call and management support as needed

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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