Project Manager

State of Arizona; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Paid parental leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life and long-term disability

Optional employee benefits

Job summary

Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), State Procurement Office (SPO), seeks an analytical Project Manager to drive enterprise procurement audits and complex initiatives across agencies.

You will co-lead data reporting, manage operational programs, and promote data-informed governance to improve public-sector efficiency in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Certificate or equivalent in applied data analytics.
• Strong understanding of government procurement and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary program liaison between state agencies and internal eProcurement team; lead cross-agency initiatives.
• Coordinate Arizona Auditor General APP annual audit; ensure timely documentation and audit readiness.
• Oversee rollout, testing, and implementation of new eProcurement modules; apply data analysis for improvements.
• Co-lead APP data reporting; analyze procurement metrics to support decision-making and compliance.
• Manage SPO operational programs including purchasing initiatives, public records requests, retention schedules, and website admin.
• Support onboarding, internship pipeline, and external partnerships with academic institutions.

Skills

State & Federal statutes

Lean tools

Project management

Supply chain management

Data manipulation

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Data analytics & SQL

Monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business / Public Administration / Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SQL

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

Project Manager

Job Location:

State Procurement Office (SPO)

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.

Main Office Location: 100 N. 15th Ave. Suite 302, Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: Up to $85,000

Grade: 24

Closing 11/3/2026

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), State Procurement Office (SPO) is seeking an analytical, collaborative, and results-driven Project Manager to serve as a strategic liaison and drive operational excellence across enterprise procurement initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will lead comprehensive procurement audits, oversee high-impact special projects, and ensure strict compliance with state objectives, statutory standards, and organizational requirements. As a key partner within SPO, you will co-lead vital data reporting functions, steer continuous process improvement efforts, and provide robust operational support ranging from asset and financial oversight to website administration. The ideal candidate brings exceptional project leadership, strong financial stewardship, and a commitment to transparent, data-informed governance that advances public-sector efficiency for the State of Arizona.

Job Duties:

• Strategic Cross-Agency Liaison & Systems Integration: Serve as the primary program liaison between state agencies and the internal eProcurement team; lead and support complex cross-agency initiatives, resolve stakeholder conflicts, identify operational synergies, and align shared objectives across enterprise procurement systems.
• Audit Leadership & Compliance Management: Function as the chief liaison to the Arizona Auditor General for the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) annual audit; coordinate and facilitate timely documentation submissions, drive audit readiness, and develop standard operating procedures to resolve audit findings and prevent future non-compliance.
• Strategic Initiatives & Module Rollouts: Spearhead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives and special projects under executive direction; oversee the rollout, testing, and implementation of new eProcurement modules, evaluate existing processes, and apply data analysis to execute measurable continuous improvements.
• Data Reporting & Performance Analytics: Co-lead all APP data reporting functions; collaborate with internal and external agency stakeholders to capture, prioritize, and analyze procurement metrics that support strategic decision-making and satisfy statutory compliance mandates.
• Operational Projects & Program Administration: Manage core SPO operational programs, including purchasing initiatives, public records requests, records retention schedules, and SPO website administration.
• Workforce & External Engagement: Support team onboarding programs and manage the procurement internship pipeline; coordinate strategic outreach and external partnerships with academic institutions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• State and Federal statutes and rules related to government procurement activities
• Lean tools and methodologies
• Project Management skills and tools
• Supply chain, logistics, and resource management
• Intermediate to advanced data manipulation

Skills in:

• Time management and prioritizing work
• Excellent communication skills, including group facilitation and problem resolution techniques
• Working effectively independently and in a group setting
• Data analytics and query building (including SQL)
• Developing effective monitoring and reporting tools

Ability to:

• Establish and Maintain effective customer and internal stakeholder relationships
• Synthesize, summarize, and analyze a variety of data sources and provide recommended solutions
• Work in a dynamic team environment that allows the incumbent to be responsive to changing goals and priorities

Selective Preference(s):

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain, or other closely related field. Certificate or Equivalent in applied data analytics.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification.

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

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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:

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at [e-mail] for assistance.
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.