Project Manager - IT

Job Summary :

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? Would you like to be part of a culture that promotes learning and collaboration while helping employees with what they need to succeed and thrive? If so, Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is looking for talented people who will help us achieve our goal of honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizona’s public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state. At PSPRS we understand that it begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.

The mission of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is to deliver unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizona’s community of police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60,000 active and retired public employees. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits to those eager to serve our membership and mission. Interested applicants can visit to learn more about our agency.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated IT professional for the position of IT Project Manager located in Phoenix, Arizona. Under the supervision of the IT Operations Manager, the IT Project Manager is responsible for managing concurrent technology projects, defining project scopes, building and leading teams for architecture, design, implementation, training, testing and rollout. This position will work with minimal guidance to manage projects and engage business and IT for requirements gathering, solution engineering, and project execution. This position will also engage, monitor and hold vendors accountable for delivery, quality, timeliness and contractual compliance.

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 :

MAJOR RESONSIBILITES / FUNCTIONS :

• Manages concurrent technology projects and orchestrates the definition of project scope.
• Builds and leads teams for architecture, design, implementation, training, testing, and rollout.
• Assembles and leads cross-functional groups without direct reporting authority.
• Manages projects based on repeatable standards and practices, occasionally developing new approaches.
• Exhibits and continuously develop interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Employs business analysis skills to engage business and IT for requirements gathering, solution engineering, and project execution.
• Defines and documents customer requirements and service levels.
• Facilitates issue and conflict resolution.
• Identifies, mitigates, and reports project risks.
• Engages, monitors, and holds vendors accountable for delivery, quality, timeliness, and contractual compliance.
• Ensures successful project completion and generation of desired value.
• Manages project budget and resources.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities, sets goals and objectives, uses time efficiently, and communicates activities and results as appropriate.
• Responds promptly to customer needs and takes a customer-centric approach to problem solving.
• Solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance, meets commitments, manages difficult or emotional customer situations, and fosters relationships.
• Works with minimal guidance and regularly participates in reviews of assigned and completed tasks.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

Demonstrated ability in leading team(s) to design solutions for clients.

Selective Preference(s) :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Technical or business Bachelor’s Degree preferred. PMP, CAPM or other relevant certifications a plus.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

At PSPRS, we promote the importance of work / life balance by offering workplace flexibility, a learning environment and a team oriented culture. Among the many benefits of a career with PSPRS, are 10 paid holidays per year, accrual of sick and annual leave, affordable medical benefits, participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan (after 6 months of employment), optional participation in a 457 deferred compensation program, and employer matching on employee deferrals in the 457 plan (limited to a matching of 6% of salary on a per pay period basis).

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

Positions in this classification are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note that enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.