PROGRAM MANAGER - IT

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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PROGRAM MANAGER - IT

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT ADOT EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Location:

CIO OFFICE

1801 W. Jefferson St,

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $94,825 - $104,825

Anticipated Salary: $99,825.00

Grade: 29

Closing Date: 03/31/2026

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for managing the IT services life cycle program. Make decisions guided by policies, procedures, facilitating and maintaining vendor relationships. Will serve as the key point of contact between ITG and third-parties to ensure timely review and approval of any variations, and ensure IT services align with ITG strategic initiatives.

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

Plans and implements IT Service project missions and administration activities as it relates to Information Technology Services. providing leadership to supervisors and/or professional staff.

Identifies opportunities and implements solutions to improve efficiency and reduce waste by leading initiatives and providing technical guidance to ITG teams in writing, scoping, vendor negotiations and management.

Works cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes within the development and maintenance of projected IT needs.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• The organization's methodologies and tools.
• Interrelationships among various internal and external organizational functions.
  
  

Skill In

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
  
  

Ability To

• Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Have deep and broad understanding of current and anticipated needs and priorities of internal and external clients.
• Develop and write technical documentation.
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

Bachelor's degree plus 10 or more years experience in project coordination, project management and program management (or equivalent experience)

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

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. 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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.