Director IT PMO

Maricopa Community Colleges; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community college district in Arizona is seeking a Director for its IT Project Management Office. This key leadership role involves developing project governance and managing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and support student success. The Director will lead a team of professionals, ensuring the successful delivery of projects aligned with institutional priorities. The position emphasizes collaboration across diverse stakeholders within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of project management experience in IT.
• 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Current PMP certification from PMI.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and directs the IT PMO overseeing enterprise-wide projects.
• Leads team of project management professionals and promotes development.
• Partners with executive leadership on strategic technology initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management methodologies

Agile

Waterfall

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Project management technology

Job description

The Maricopa County Community College District is looking for a Director of the IT Project Management Office (PMO). Operating out of Information Technology Services (ITS) and under the direction of the Chief of Staff to the CIO, this role provides leadership and strategic direction for enterprise-wide technology and business projects within the District’s ten community college system. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing project governance, methodologies, and best practices to ensure successful project delivery. The Director leads and grows a team of project management professionals and coordinates cross-functional efforts to drive efficiency, innovation, and project adoption across the District. The Director also ensures the effective use of both Agile and Waterfall frameworks to optimize project execution and delivery.

The Director will lead projects while simultaneously leading the IT PMO. This role offers an opportunity to drive impactful technology initiatives that support student success and operational excellence across a dynamic community college system.

Establishes, builds, and enhances district-wide IT PMO (30%)

- Establishes and directs the IT PMO, overseeing enterprise-wide technology and business projects that align with institutional priorities.

- Implements and refines project management methodologies, governance structures, and best practices to optimize project execution.

- Uses Agile and Waterfall frameworks to manage projects effectively, ensuring adaptability and efficiency.

- Oversees project risks, budgets, and timelines, ensuring successful and timely delivery of initiatives.

- Drives innovation in project execution, leveraging modern tools and industry best practices to enhance delivery outcomes.

- Recommends and implements project intake, tracking, reporting, and communication methodologies.

People/Team/Project Leadership (30%)

- Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff.

- Identifies training needs and opportunities; promotes professional growth and development opportunities among team members.

- Holds team members accountable for completing assigned tasks.

- Builds, leads, and develops a team of project management professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

- Performs as a working Director for a small number of projects.

Collaboration (30%)

- Partners with executive leadership, IT teams, and key stakeholders to prioritize and coordinate technology initiatives.

- Serves as a key advisor on IT governance and strategic planning efforts.

- Briefs and presents to executive leadership both orally and in writing on portfolio and project status.

- Attends and participates in routine meetings and related committees.

- Provides clear and consistent reporting on project portfolio, project status, risks, and dependencies to executive leadership and stakeholders.

- Supports the strategic objectives of the District through IT project adoption, enhancing operational efficiencies and technological advancements.

Miscellaneous (10%)

- Must be willing and able to work in an office setting, where there is a mandatory minimum in-office expectation, which the District reserves the right to update and/or change at any time.

- Performs related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field and five (5) years of progressively responsible project management experience in IT, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience, and a current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

OR

An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or relevant industry certifications sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

- Experience establishing or enhancing an IT PMO in a complex, multi-campus environment.

- Experience recommending and deploying project management technology, including implementing best practices for creating project schedules, tracking critical path items, and overall project status.

- Experience briefing and presenting to executive leadership both orally and in writing on portfolio and project status.

- Experience using project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and industry best practices.

- Possession of additional project management certification from the PMI beyond PMP (e.g. PfMP, PgMP).

Special Working Conditions

- There is a mandatory minimum in-office expectation, currently two days onsite, in which the District reserves the right to update at any time.

- The selected candidate will need to reside in the Phoenix area or relocate within six months of hire.

- This role may involve after hours work and non-regular business hours.

- This leader will be measured on ITS values, leadership principles, and job performance areas as referenced above.

- May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor.

- May be required to present in large meetings and sponsored events

How to Apply

Application material is only accepted at http://jobs.maricopa.edu

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

- Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.

- Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;

- Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)

- Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.

- Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.