IT PROJECT MANAGER

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on May 23, 2024.

Salary Range:

$101,763 - $135,854

$3,000 HIRING BONUS- Any candidate hired as a new employee for an IT position is eligible for a one-time hiring bonus. The first half, $1,500 will be paid upon completion of initial probationary period and the remaining $1,500 upon one year of full-time city employment.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

IT / Business Solutions

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Job Number:

RC#902080

DESCRIPTION

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading multiple technology projects throughout the city from initiation to transition to support. Major functions include managing team communications, procurements, Request for Proposals (RFP), vendor management, creating schedules and status reports, stakeholder engagement, and project budget oversight. IT Project Managers participate in the PMO through team meetings and the use of standardized processes, tools, and templates. Some projects may require the elicitation and documentation of requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires three (3) years of experience in IT project management and / or IT business analysis which includes taking projects from the initiation phase through to completion.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires the equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of, or required to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire, a certification as a Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors’ Association (TSA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.