Director IT PMO

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community college district is seeking a Director of the IT Project Management Office to provide strategic leadership and direct enterprise-wide technology projects. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, substantial experience in project management, and a PMP certification. The Director will enhance project governance and lead a team to drive operational excellence across multiple campuses, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in IT project management.
• 1 year of supervisory experience and PMP certification required.
• Experience in multi-campus IT environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and direct the IT PMO overseeing enterprise-wide projects.
• Lead and develop a team of project management professionals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on IT governance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Framework

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

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).

Resumes will be reviewed the week of Monday, June 23, 2025

Apply at: jobs.maricopa.edu Job ID 321370

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

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