Strategic Project Manager – Lean Transformation Lead

S R International Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

S R International Inc in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Project Manager for DAAS to lead strategic initiatives within the Division of Aging and Adult Services. The role coordinates between DAAS leadership, Enterprise IT Project Managers, and external vendor teams to ensure successful multi-year IT replacement projects.

Applicants will apply Lean and Arizona Management System practices to improve workflows, track KPIs, manage UAT, and drive organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Strategy Manager for the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS).
• Leads high-impact strategic initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and large-scale operational transformations across the division.
• Serves as the primary liaison between DAAS leadership, internal Enterprise IT Project Managers, and external vendor development teams.
• Ensures business, statutory, and workflow requirements are met during a multi-year IT systems replacement project.
• Utilizes Lean and continuous improvement principles (including Arizona Management System practices) to analyze workflows, identify process waste, and implement data-driven solutions.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and champions organizational change management.
• Develops and tracks key performance metrics to monitor project health and ensure strategic alignment.
• Coordinates, implements, and oversees IT systems replacement, including workgroup coordination, milestone tracking, UAT, and operational readiness.
• Manages divisional continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on operational efficiency and waste reduction.
• Partners with Strategy Manager to plan and deliver high-priority strategic projects aligned with division goals.
• Develops communication channels and reporting mechanisms for leadership and stakeholders, preparing executive briefings and status reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support division priorities and operational needs.

Job description

S R International Inc in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Project Manager for DAAS to lead strategic initiatives within the Division of Aging and Adult Services. The role coordinates between DAAS leadership, Enterprise IT Project Managers, and external vendor teams to ensure successful multi-year IT replacement projects.

Applicants will apply Lean and Arizona Management System practices to improve workflows, track KPIs, manage UAT, and drive organizational change.