Strategic IT Project Manager – PMO Leader

Maricopa Community College district; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

20 holidays

Life Insurance

ASRS Pension

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking an IT Project Manager to drive technology initiatives across one of the nation’s largest community college systems. The role reports to the PMO Director and ensures projects are planned, funded, and delivered on time and within budget.

The IT PM partners with technical teams and business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into practical outcomes, while maintaining governance, risk and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and two years of IT Project Management experience in an area related to assignment.
• An equivalent combination of degree, education, certification and related full-time work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates end-to-end project lifecycle activities from initiation through closeout, with detailed plans, timelines, budgets and resource allocations.
• Serves as primary contact for sponsors, business units and technical teams; facilitates meetings and communicates complex concepts clearly.
• Leads project teams, ensures high-quality deliverables, resolves conflicts and removes roadblocks.
• Manages vendor relationships, contracts and deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards and governance.
• Tracks progress, prepares reports, and conducts post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Vendor management

Performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking an IT Project Manager to drive technology initiatives across one of the nation’s largest community college systems. The role reports to the PMO Director and ensures projects are planned, funded, and delivered on time and within budget.

The IT PM partners with technical teams and business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into practical outcomes, while maintaining governance, risk and