IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Salary

$100,736.95 - $151,105.42 Annually

Location

Valley Metro Administrative Offices: 101 N 1st Ave Suite 1300 Phoenix AZ 85003, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

PR04680-1

Division

Agency Business, Technology and Services

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

12/10/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

Purpose of Role:

Manage assigned cross-functional technology initiatives, ranging from evaluation and recommendation efforts to SaaS implementations and process improvements, coordinating scope, schedule, budget, risks, stakeholders, and deliverables to support the agency's business and technology needs.

The full salary range for the position is ($100,736.95 - $151,105.42) with an anticipated starting salary between the entry ($100,736.95) and midpoint ($125,921.18) of the range. It's essential to note that the actual salary offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and internal equity considerations.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, business administration, project management, or a related field and a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in:

• Lead cross-functional information technology projects
• Experience managing technology implementations, system integrations, vendor projects, or other cross-functional initiatives
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Additional education cannot be substituted for experience

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the selection process.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, including:

• Background investigation including credit check
• Valid Arizona drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under Valley Metros Vehicle Insurance Policy

Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or another related project management certification desired.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

• Independently lead assigned technology projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closeout, ensuring agreed-upon outcomes are delivered with guidance and support from leadership as needed
• Select and apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project-management practices based on the size, complexity, risk, and needs of each initiative, including iterative delivery, backlog management, sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and rolling-wave planning, as appropriate
• Develop and maintain appropriate project documentation based on size, complexity, and needs of the initiative, including project charters, project plans, project schedules, budgets, status reports, communication plans, risk registers, and implementation documentation
• Monitor scope, schedule, cost, quality, issues, risks, dependencies, and resource needs; recommend and escalate corrective action when needed
• Facilitate discovery with business and technical stakeholders to understand current-state processes, identify needs and gaps, define requirements, and translate findings into actionable project work
• Drive progress across cross-functional teams, vendors, contractors, and agency partners in a matrix environment with competing priorities and shared resources
• Perform other duties of similar nature and level as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Project management principles, lifecycle phases, governance practices, and project documentation
• Technology implementations, data and reporting, and evolving technology trends, including exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI), with the ability to research unfamiliar technologies, ask informed questions, and identify project impacts and dependencies
• Business analysis and discovery practices, including understanding current-state processes, identifying business needs and gaps, defining requirements, and evaluating potential solutions
• Project risk, issue, and change management, including identifying impacts, managing dependencies, escalating concerns, and supporting informed decision-making
• Project budgeting and performance management, including cost estimation and tracking, resource planning and utilization, KPIs, milestone completion, and schedule and cost performance measures, as appropriate to the project.

Skill in:

• Managing multiple IT projects of varying complexity and priority
• Using project management tools, such as Asana or Microsoft Project, to develop project schedules, manage dependencies, track deliverables, and communicate project status
• Developing and maintaining project artifacts appropriate to the size and complexity of the initiative
• Facilitating stakeholder discussions and communicating complex project and technical information clearly and concisely across all levels of the agency
• Building meaningful working relationships with staff, vendors, agency partners, and stakeholders; understanding different perspectives and applying sound judgment to support business needs

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment with routine use of computers and office equipment. The position is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods, with occasional lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds.

Essential functions may include sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling, manual dexterity, visual concentration, hearing, speaking, and operating computers and office equipment. Work may involve detailed or time-sensitive assignments, multitasking, changing priorities, occasional irregular schedules or overtime, and collaboration with others.

Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Health Care Benefits

Effective on the first of the month following date of hire, benefited employees will be eligible for health coverage.

• Medical/Vision/Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Optional)

Holiday Pay

• Paid Holidays

Optional/Additional Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Employee Bus/Light Rail Card

01

How many years of experience do you have leading cross-functional IT projects?

02

Describe your experience managing technology implementations, system integrations, or vendor-led projects.

03

Which project management methodologies have you used?

04

Which project management tools have you used?

05

What is your highest level of completed education, and what is your field of study?

06

Do you have a valid Arizona Driver License?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you hold a project management certification? If so, please specify.

Required Question

Employer Valley Metro

Address 101 N 1st Avenue

Suite 1400

Phoenix, Arizona, 85003

Phone 602.262.7433

Website http://www.valleymetro.org