Project Manager IT

Arizona State Government; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking a Project Manager IT in Prescott to oversee IT-related aspects of tenant improvement and construction projects. You will gather requirements, prioritize activities, set goals, and communicate progress to teams.

The role requires coordinating across agency divisions, planning tasks, and ensuring delivery within standards. Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years of PM experience are expected; CAPM and state PM certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required plus 3+ years in project coordination/management
• CAPM certification preferred
• Arizona State Project Management Certification preferred
• Knowledge of PMBOK and project management methodologies

Responsibilities

• Manages/Leads multiple IT projects using repeatable standards where possible
• Defines and communicates project missions, goals, tasks and resources
• Participates in design and testing phases
• Develops technical documentation and client solutions
• Provides basic troubleshooting for the help desk

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Google suites

PMBOK

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree

CAPM Certification

Arizona State Project Management Certification

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Project Manager IT

Job Location:

OPERATIONS & SUPPORT OFFICE
1109 Commerce Dr,
Prescott, AZ86305

Posting Details:

Salary: $64,300 - $74,300

Anticipated Salary:$69,300.00

Grade: 25

Closing Date: 09/16/2026

Job Summary:

This Project Management position will work for the Information Technology Group and will be responsible for managing IT related aspects of tenant improvement and construction projects. Prioritizes and plans project activities across agency divisions; gather and manage requirement; sets goals and objectives; uses time efficiently; communicates activities and results to appropriate teams.

Job Duties:

Manages/Leads multiple projects based on repeatable standards and practices where possible, but also may require defining new approaches and provides answers to simple frequently asked questions from customers and provide troubleshooting at a basic level for the help desk

Facilitates the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements.

Participates in the design and/or testing phases.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
• Organization’s methodologies and tools.
• Organization’s policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with Project Management.
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Requirement gathering

Skill in:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient project management skills.
• Google suites.

Ability to:

• Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
• Aynthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Develop and write technical documentation.
• Leading team(s) to design solutions for clients.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 or more years of experience in project coordination and management (or equivalent experience).
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred.
Arizona State Project Management Certification.

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. 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 [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] 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 [phone] 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.