Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 02-15-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The IT Project Manager position at the City of Tucson’s Information Technology (IT) Department is responsible for the implementation of technology initiatives that support the delivery of city services, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the quality of life for residents. Leveraging both traditional and Agile project management techniques, this role manages large-scale and small, high-value initiatives, ensuring alignment with citywide strategic goals.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Information Technology Manager. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defines project scope, goals, timelines, and resources needed to support various initiatives such as artificial intelligence (AI), software development, system integration, IT security, cloud migration, enterprise resource planning (ERP), web development and design, network infrastructure installations or telecom projects. Creates detailed project plans that outline project tasks, milestones, and deadlines. 

• Communicates regularly with stakeholders, including project sponsors, partners, vendors, team members, and others affected by the project. Reports and provides updates on project progress, issues, lessons learned and adjust plans as necessary.

• Identifies potential risks to the project’s success and develops strategies to mitigate these risks. Monitors for new risks and adjust risk management plans as the project progresses.

• Manages the project budget, estimates costs, tracks expenses, and ensure the project stays within financial constraints.

• Procures necessary resources, tools, and technologies needed for the project with understanding of project needs. Collaborates with the Procurement Department to negotiate with vendors, manage contracts, and ensure that resources are allocated effectively across the project.

• Ensures that project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements. Assists with setting quality benchmarks, monitors quality assurance testing, and suggest improvements based on feedback.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. Maintains personal development and contributes to organizational processes, emergency tasks, or ad hoc projects that arise.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experience:
Three (3) years of directly related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management, or a Bachelor’s Degree and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.  


Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or equivalent.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent.
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or equivalent.

Required
No

Application and Special Instructions

**To apply for this position, you must submit both a resume and a cover letter at the time of application. Applications missing either document will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Please note that resumes and cover letters submitted after the application deadline will not be reviewed.

As part of your application, the cover letter must address the following questions:

1. What interests you about this Project Manager role with the City of Tucson Information Technology Department, and how does your experience align with our mission and IT initiatives?

2. Tell us something unique about your approach to project management that sets you apart from other candidates.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J0717 - Information Technology Project Manager

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click here.

Compensation Grade

G109

Hourly Range

$32.15 - 55.46 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Department Link

NA

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson’s Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General’s Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).  Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 520-791-2619.  

Recruiter Name

Liliana Almeraz (99363)

Recruiter Email

NA

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.