Arizona State Government
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
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Project Manager Senior - IT
Job Location
Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET)
Main Office Location: 100 N 15th Ave Suite 300, Phoenix 85007. 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.
Posting Details Salary: Up to $105,000
Grade: 28
Open Until Business Needs Are Met (first review of resumes 10/20/2025)
Job Summary The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET) is seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Project Manager to join our team. As the central IT organization for Arizona state government, ASET, led by the State CIO, is responsible for developing and executing the statewide IT strategy. We provide essential IT infrastructure and services to state agencies, ensuring the continuity of critical systems and services for all Arizonans. Our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) plays a vital role in delivering reliable and secure IT solutions that align with Arizona’s Strategic IT Plan. The ideal candidate will be part of a highly skilled project management team dedicated to superior customer service and successful project execution. This role focuses on enhancing the efficiency, accessibility, transparency, and security of digital services while promoting data-driven innovation and collaboration across state government.
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
Perform end-to-end system life cycle project management and implementation of a diverse portfolio of initiatives. This includes medium to large-scale projects, with a focus on complex strategic, transformational, and operational undertakings. Manage project phases—initiating, planning, execution (leveraging waterfall, agile, or hybrid methodologies), thorough closing, and continuous monitoring. Simultaneously, lead and guide multiple project teams, ensuring the timely delivery of diverse deliverables for ADOA and other governmental units, and meticulously defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Manage stakeholders and resolve conflicts proactively, addressing interdependencies and balancing competing project priorities. Collaborate and build strong, customer‑centric partnerships across ADOA, other government entities, contractors and vendors for successful outcomes. Provide senior‑level consulting and support to project sponsors, ensuring goal achievement, prompt issue resolution, and effective resource allocation.
Document and maintain project requirements, reports and communications and other project artifacts. This includes developing and maintaining detailed project plans, status reports, risk registers, issue logs, and other essential project artifacts throughout all project phases. Provide clear, concise, and timely communication of project status, risks, and changes to all relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision‑making.
Contribute to the EPMO’s continuous improvement initiatives by contributing to the evolution of project management best practices, identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery methodologies, and ensuring that all projects align with the overarching strategic objectives of the organization. This also includes providing mentorship and guidance to junior project staff, contributing to the overall maturity of the IT project management function.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of:
Project management and related methodologies
Power user of project management tools and systems
Preferred power use of Google Workspace
Skills in:
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent writing skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent team‑building skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to:
Work effectively in a matrix management organization
Lead teams as well as work as an effective member of multiple teams
Analyze, understand, and document complex business processes
Act as a problem solver
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using courtesy and tact
Build strong relationships both inside and outside the organization
Complete work in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
Demonstrate the ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
Make and document effective decisions
Demonstrate the ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
Selective Preference(s)
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 or more years of experience in project coordination and management (or equivalent experience) is preferred
Arizona State Project Management Certification. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
Pre-Employment Requirements
Background and reference check, including state and federal criminal records fingerprint check
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Driver’s License Requirements apply if required for essential job functions.
Benefits The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
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.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Retirement
Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment
Contact Us
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
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Main Office Location: 100 N 15th Ave Suite 300, Phoenix 85007. 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.
Posting Details Salary: Up to $105,000
Grade: 28
Open Until Business Needs Are Met (first review of resumes 10/20/2025)
Job Summary The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET) is seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Project Manager to join our team. As the central IT organization for Arizona state government, ASET, led by the State CIO, is responsible for developing and executing the statewide IT strategy. We provide essential IT infrastructure and services to state agencies, ensuring the continuity of critical systems and services for all Arizonans. Our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) plays a vital role in delivering reliable and secure IT solutions that align with Arizona’s Strategic IT Plan. The ideal candidate will be part of a highly skilled project management team dedicated to superior customer service and successful project execution. This role focuses on enhancing the efficiency, accessibility, transparency, and security of digital services while promoting data-driven innovation and collaboration across state government.
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
Perform end-to-end system life cycle project management and implementation of a diverse portfolio of initiatives. This includes medium to large-scale projects, with a focus on complex strategic, transformational, and operational undertakings. Manage project phases—initiating, planning, execution (leveraging waterfall, agile, or hybrid methodologies), thorough closing, and continuous monitoring. Simultaneously, lead and guide multiple project teams, ensuring the timely delivery of diverse deliverables for ADOA and other governmental units, and meticulously defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Manage stakeholders and resolve conflicts proactively, addressing interdependencies and balancing competing project priorities. Collaborate and build strong, customer‑centric partnerships across ADOA, other government entities, contractors and vendors for successful outcomes. Provide senior‑level consulting and support to project sponsors, ensuring goal achievement, prompt issue resolution, and effective resource allocation.
Document and maintain project requirements, reports and communications and other project artifacts. This includes developing and maintaining detailed project plans, status reports, risk registers, issue logs, and other essential project artifacts throughout all project phases. Provide clear, concise, and timely communication of project status, risks, and changes to all relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision‑making.
Contribute to the EPMO’s continuous improvement initiatives by contributing to the evolution of project management best practices, identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery methodologies, and ensuring that all projects align with the overarching strategic objectives of the organization. This also includes providing mentorship and guidance to junior project staff, contributing to the overall maturity of the IT project management function.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of:
Project management and related methodologies
Power user of project management tools and systems
Preferred power use of Google Workspace
Skills in:
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent writing skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent team‑building skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to:
Work effectively in a matrix management organization
Lead teams as well as work as an effective member of multiple teams
Analyze, understand, and document complex business processes
Act as a problem solver
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using courtesy and tact
Build strong relationships both inside and outside the organization
Complete work in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
Demonstrate the ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
Make and document effective decisions
Demonstrate the ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
Selective Preference(s)
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 or more years of experience in project coordination and management (or equivalent experience) is preferred
Arizona State Project Management Certification. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
Pre-Employment Requirements
Background and reference check, including state and federal criminal records fingerprint check
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Driver’s License Requirements apply if required for essential job functions.
Benefits The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
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.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Retirement
Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment
Contact Us
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
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