What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at City of Mesa?
Description/Duties
First review of all applications will be Monday, August 10, 2026.
About the Position: This position serves as an IT Project Manager within the Program Management Office in the Department of Innovation and Technology. This position is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of multiple small-to large-technology projects supporting City departments. Projects may include software implementations, cybersecurity initiatives, network and infrastructure advancements, and other enterprise technology efforts.
Working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and contractors, this position leads project planning, business analysis, requirements gathering, implementation, and delivery activities from initial purchase to project closure. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings, developing project plans, managing schedules and budgets, gathering business and technical requirements, coordinating project teams, stakeholder communication, preparing project documentation and status reports, and ensuring successful project delivery. This position will work alongside other project managers in the Program Management Office (PMO) and have an assigned Senior Project Manager as a mentor.
About the Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a collaborative and proactive IT Project Manager who combines strong project management expertise with a practical understanding of technology. They build positive working relationships, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and take ownership of delivering successful outcomes. This individual is organized, adaptable, and skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously. They have experience leading a broad range of technology initiatives, including software implementations, infrastructure and network projects, cybersecurity efforts, and other enterprise technology solution implementations.
This is a hands-on project management role that requires active involvement throughout the project lifecycle. Successful candidates are skilled working at both the strategic and tactical levels, leading scope and project planning, while also performing detailed project activities such as requirements analysis, issue tracking, and testing coordination. Successful candidates are known for their initiative, professionalism, and problem-solving abilities. They approach challenges with a positive mindset, bring innovative thinking to project planning and execution, facilitate productive discussions, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information. Most importantly, they are team-oriented leaders who foster trust, accountability, and collaboration while maintaining a strong focus on customer service. As a trusted partner, they help transform business needs into technology solutions that improve service delivery and deliver value to the City.
This class is FLSA exempt-administrative. (Part-time employees in this class are FLSA nonexempt.)
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in Information Technology project management of small-scale systems or services.
Special Requirements. For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa (by assignment).
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience in budgeting functions and Microsoft Project, along with certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) are highly desirable.
Link To Job Description
apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs5242.pdf
A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.
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Which positions are you interested in? Select all that apply.
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be considered.**
How many years of experience do you have in Information Technology project management of small-scale systems or services? Please detail your experience on your application.
Please describe your IT project management experience including employment dates and names of employer(s). Specify the types of projects, your role, and your years of project management experience. You must also detail this experience on your application to receive credit. If none, type N/A. **To receive credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed, detailed application.**
05
Which of the following types of technology projects have you directly managed as the Project Manager? (Select all that apply.)
What experience do you have with procurement, vendor selection, requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs) and Statement of Work creation?
What is the largest project budget for which you have had direct responsibility?
Describe your experience gathering and documenting business and technical requirements for IT projects.
09
Do you have experience using common computer tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) and project management and scheduling tools? If yes, please detail below. If none, type N/A.
10
Do you possess any professional certifications related to project management such as PMP, CAPM, CSM, PSM, CBAP? If yes, please list below. If none, type N/A.
First review of all applications will be Monday, August 10, 2026.
About the Position: This position serves as an IT Project Manager within the Program Management Office in the Department of Innovation and Technology. This position is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of multiple small-to large-technology projects supporting City departments. Projects may include software implementations, cybersecurity initiatives, network and infrastructure advancements, and other enterprise technology efforts.
Working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and contractors, this position leads project planning, business analysis, requirements gathering, implementation, and delivery activities from initial purchase to project closure. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings, developing project plans, managing schedules and budgets, gathering business and technical requirements, coordinating project teams, stakeholder communication, preparing project documentation and status reports, and ensuring successful project delivery. This position will work alongside other project managers in the Program Management Office (PMO) and have an assigned Senior Project Manager as a mentor.
About the Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a collaborative and proactive IT Project Manager who combines strong project management expertise with a practical understanding of technology. They build positive working relationships, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and take ownership of delivering successful outcomes. This individual is organized, adaptable, and skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously. They have experience leading a broad range of technology initiatives, including software implementations, infrastructure and network projects, cybersecurity efforts, and other enterprise technology solution implementations.
This is a hands-on project management role that requires active involvement throughout the project lifecycle. Successful candidates are skilled working at both the strategic and tactical levels, leading scope and project planning, while also performing detailed project activities such as requirements analysis, issue tracking, and testing coordination. Successful candidates are known for their initiative, professionalism, and problem-solving abilities. They approach challenges with a positive mindset, bring innovative thinking to project planning and execution, facilitate productive discussions, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information. Most importantly, they are team-oriented leaders who foster trust, accountability, and collaboration while maintaining a strong focus on customer service. As a trusted partner, they help transform business needs into technology solutions that improve service delivery and deliver value to the City.
This class is FLSA exempt-administrative. (Part-time employees in this class are FLSA nonexempt.)
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in Information Technology project management of small-scale systems or services.
Special Requirements. For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa (by assignment).
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience in budgeting functions and Microsoft Project, along with certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) are highly desirable.
Link To Job Description
apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs5242.pdf
A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.
01
Which positions are you interested in? Select all that apply.
- The current full-time vacancy
- Future part-time vacancies
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) and major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be considered.**
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you have in Information Technology project management of small-scale systems or services? Please detail your experience on your application.
- None
- Some but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more
Please describe your IT project management experience including employment dates and names of employer(s). Specify the types of projects, your role, and your years of project management experience. You must also detail this experience on your application to receive credit. If none, type N/A. **To receive credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed, detailed application.**
05
Which of the following types of technology projects have you directly managed as the Project Manager? (Select all that apply.)
- Software implementations
- Infrastructure implementations
- Network implementations
- Cybersecurity initiatives
- Cloud migrations
- Data or database projects
- Vendor-hosted (SaaS) solutions
- Enterprise system implementations (ERP, CRM, ECM, Work Order Mgmt, etc.)
- Other
What experience do you have with procurement, vendor selection, requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs) and Statement of Work creation?
- No experience
- Participated as a team member
- Assisted in developing requirements or evaluations
- Led procurement and vendor selection activities
- Extensive experience leading procurements and vendor management
What is the largest project budget for which you have had direct responsibility?
- Less than $50,000
- $50,000 – $249,999
- $250,000 – $499,999
- $500,000 – $999,999
- $1 million – $4.9 million
- $5 million or greater
Describe your experience gathering and documenting business and technical requirements for IT projects.
09
Do you have experience using common computer tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) and project management and scheduling tools? If yes, please detail below. If none, type N/A.
10
Do you possess any professional certifications related to project management such as PMP, CAPM, CSM, PSM, CBAP? If yes, please list below. If none, type N/A.
- Required Question
Salary : $50,000 - $249,999