Abacus
Phoenix, AZ - IT - AZDOR - Agency Support Division (ASD) - Project Manager
Abacus, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Position Information
Position Type Staff Augmentation Hours/Week 40 Billing Type Hourly Shift Day Projected Start Date 10/13/2025 Start Time 8:00 AM Projected End Date/Duration t least 1 Years from projected start date End Time 5:00 PM Bid Limit Per Vendor 2 Number of Positions 1 Desired Career Level None Selected Minimum Education Level None Selected Weekend None
Position Location
ddress 1600 W Monroe City Phoenix State rizon Zip 85007 Country UNITED STATES
Requirements
Travel Required No Security Required Yes Onboarding Category
The following are required for bid submission:
Resume R2R Cover Letter Meets Work Location
Project Manager (Agile) Job Title: Project Manager - Agile Location: Phoenix, AZ Position Type: Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager with a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and leading project teams on software implementations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in Azure DevOps or equivalent tools and vendor coordination. You will lead critical technology initiatives supporting a large multi-year and multi-phase implementation of a COTS product that is responsible for supporting all aspects of the $26B in tax revenue collected annually by the department.
Key Responsibilities: ? Lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of projects on time, within scope and budget. ? Facilitate all Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. ? Collaborate with other workstreams on the program for identified dependencies ? Align with the Vendor on the work that will be completed each sprint and program increment. ? Maintain and track progress in Azure DevOps Boards (or similar tools such as Jira, GitLab, etc.) to manage user stories, bugs, epics, and releases. ? Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring contractual obligations and SLAs are met. ? Develop, maintain and execute risk management plans. ? Ensure policies and security practices are integrated into project planning and execution. ? Support organizational change management (OCM) efforts by communicating effectively with stakeholders, managing resistance, and preparing users for technology changes. ? Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including charters, schedules, RACI matrices, and post-mortem reviews.
Required Skills Skill Type Skill Name Certification Education License Other Skill Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in Agile/Scrum environments Certification Education License Other Skill Experience managing integration or data focused projects Certification Education License Other Skill Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools Certification Education License Other Skill Experience managing external vendors, including performance tracking and issue resolution Preferred Skills Skill Type Skill Name Certification Education License Other Skill Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field Certification Education License Other Skill Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) required Certification Education License Other Skill SAFe certification or PMP Certification Education License Other Skill Experience working in government, public sector, or regulated environments Certification Education License Other Skill Experience working on multi-phased COTS implementations
Required Qualifications: ? Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in Agile/Scrum environments. ? Experience managing integration or data focused projects. ? Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools. ? Experience managing external vendors, including performance tracking and issue resolution. ? Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. ? Ability to work independently and drive alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications: ? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. ? Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) required. ? SAFe certification or PMP. ? Experience working in government, public sector, or regulated environments. ? Experience working on multi-phased COTS implementations Work Environment & Tools: ? Azure DevOps, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office. ? Hybrid work model, predominantly remote.
Attachment:
Project Manager (Agile) Job Title:
Project Manager - Agile Location:
Phoenix, AZ Position Type: Overview: We are seeking a seasoned
Project Manager
with a strong background in
Agile/Scrum methodologies
and
leading project teams on software implementations . The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in
Azure DevOps
or equivalent tools and
vendor coordination . You will lead critical technology initiatives supporting a large multi-year and multi-phase implementation of a COTS product that is responsible for supporting all aspects of the $26B in tax revenue collected annually by the department.
Key Responsibilities: • Lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of projects on time, within scope and budget. • Facilitate all Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. • Collaborate with other workstreams on the program for identified dependencies • Align with the Vendor on the work that will be completed each sprint and program increment. • Maintain and track progress in Azure DevOps Boards (or similar tools such as Jira, GitLab, etc.) to manage user stories, bugs, epics, and releases. • Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring contractual obligations and SLAs are met. • Develop, maintain and execute risk management plans. • Ensure policies and security practices are integrated into project planning and execution. • Support organizational change management (OCM) efforts by communicating effectively with stakeholders, managing resistance, and preparing users for technology changes. • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including charters, schedules, RACI matrices, and post-mortem reviews.
Required Qualifications: • Minimum of
8 years of project management experience , with at least
3 years in Agile/Scrum environments . • Experience managing
integration or data focused
projects. •
Proficiency with Azure DevOps , Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools. • Experience managing
external vendors , including performance tracking and issue resolution. • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and drive alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. •
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
required. •
SAFe certification or PMP . • Experience working in
government, public sector, or regulated environments . • Experience working on multi-phased COTS implementations Work Environment & Tools: • Azure DevOps, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office. • Hybrid work model, predominantly remote.
Resume R2R Cover Letter Meets Work Location
Project Manager (Agile) Job Title: Project Manager - Agile Location: Phoenix, AZ Position Type: Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager with a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and leading project teams on software implementations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in Azure DevOps or equivalent tools and vendor coordination. You will lead critical technology initiatives supporting a large multi-year and multi-phase implementation of a COTS product that is responsible for supporting all aspects of the $26B in tax revenue collected annually by the department.
Key Responsibilities: ? Lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of projects on time, within scope and budget. ? Facilitate all Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. ? Collaborate with other workstreams on the program for identified dependencies ? Align with the Vendor on the work that will be completed each sprint and program increment. ? Maintain and track progress in Azure DevOps Boards (or similar tools such as Jira, GitLab, etc.) to manage user stories, bugs, epics, and releases. ? Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring contractual obligations and SLAs are met. ? Develop, maintain and execute risk management plans. ? Ensure policies and security practices are integrated into project planning and execution. ? Support organizational change management (OCM) efforts by communicating effectively with stakeholders, managing resistance, and preparing users for technology changes. ? Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including charters, schedules, RACI matrices, and post-mortem reviews.
Required Skills Skill Type Skill Name Certification Education License Other Skill Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in Agile/Scrum environments Certification Education License Other Skill Experience managing integration or data focused projects Certification Education License Other Skill Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools Certification Education License Other Skill Experience managing external vendors, including performance tracking and issue resolution Preferred Skills Skill Type Skill Name Certification Education License Other Skill Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field Certification Education License Other Skill Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) required Certification Education License Other Skill SAFe certification or PMP Certification Education License Other Skill Experience working in government, public sector, or regulated environments Certification Education License Other Skill Experience working on multi-phased COTS implementations
Required Qualifications: ? Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in Agile/Scrum environments. ? Experience managing integration or data focused projects. ? Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools. ? Experience managing external vendors, including performance tracking and issue resolution. ? Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. ? Ability to work independently and drive alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications: ? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. ? Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) required. ? SAFe certification or PMP. ? Experience working in government, public sector, or regulated environments. ? Experience working on multi-phased COTS implementations Work Environment & Tools: ? Azure DevOps, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office. ? Hybrid work model, predominantly remote.
Attachment:
Project Manager (Agile) Job Title:
Project Manager - Agile Location:
Phoenix, AZ Position Type: Overview: We are seeking a seasoned
Project Manager
with a strong background in
Agile/Scrum methodologies
and
leading project teams on software implementations . The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in
Azure DevOps
or equivalent tools and
vendor coordination . You will lead critical technology initiatives supporting a large multi-year and multi-phase implementation of a COTS product that is responsible for supporting all aspects of the $26B in tax revenue collected annually by the department.
Key Responsibilities: • Lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of projects on time, within scope and budget. • Facilitate all Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. • Collaborate with other workstreams on the program for identified dependencies • Align with the Vendor on the work that will be completed each sprint and program increment. • Maintain and track progress in Azure DevOps Boards (or similar tools such as Jira, GitLab, etc.) to manage user stories, bugs, epics, and releases. • Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring contractual obligations and SLAs are met. • Develop, maintain and execute risk management plans. • Ensure policies and security practices are integrated into project planning and execution. • Support organizational change management (OCM) efforts by communicating effectively with stakeholders, managing resistance, and preparing users for technology changes. • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including charters, schedules, RACI matrices, and post-mortem reviews.
Required Qualifications: • Minimum of
8 years of project management experience , with at least
3 years in Agile/Scrum environments . • Experience managing
integration or data focused
projects. •
Proficiency with Azure DevOps , Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools. • Experience managing
external vendors , including performance tracking and issue resolution. • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and drive alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. •
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
required. •
SAFe certification or PMP . • Experience working in
government, public sector, or regulated environments . • Experience working on multi-phased COTS implementations Work Environment & Tools: • Azure DevOps, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office. • Hybrid work model, predominantly remote.