Project Manager

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2

Skills

PMP
agile
project management
JIRA
Scrum
Change Management
Microsoft Office
budget
Trading
Project Lifecycle
Project Documentation
Posting
Azure Devops
cots
GitLab
State Tax
Project Planning
Security Practices

Job Details

Job Location: 1600 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Work Mode: Hybrid

Position is hybrid -, predominantly remote.

Candidate Location: Only local to Arizona

RTR(Right to Represent)

I, candidate name, authorize, TexcelVision to submit me for 8151:: Project Manager::Arizona Department of Revenue (AZDOR).

BG
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**Upon hire, all resources must complete a State Tax Background and Criminal Background Check. ***

Level-1 Fingerprint Clearance Card Required. Lifetime background check required

Local Only Candidates - Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate, all those who do not state current location will not be considered. - AS A REMINDER - Candidates must be local at time of submission, and available for in person interviews within 1 week of the posting close date. Candidates must also be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer being made.

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Position Description:

Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager with a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and leading project teams on software implementations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in Azure DevOps or equivalent tools and vendor coordination. You will lead critical technology initiatives supporting a large multi-year and multi-phase implementation of a COTS product that is responsible for supporting all aspects of the $26B in tax revenue collected annually by the department.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of projects on time, within scope and budget.

Facilitate all Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

Collaborate with other workstreams on the program for identified dependencies

Align with the Vendor on the work that will be completed each sprint and program increment.

Maintain and track progress in Azure DevOps Boards (or similar tools such as Jira, GitLab, etc.) to manage user stories, bugs, epics, and releases.

Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring contractual obligations and SLAs are met.

Develop, maintain and execute risk management plans.

Ensure policies and security practices are integrated into project planning and execution.

Support organizational change management (OCM) efforts by communicating effectively with stakeholders, managing resistance, and preparing users for technology changes.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including charters,

schedules, RACI matrices, and post-mortem reviews.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in Agile/Scrum environments.

Experience managing integration or data focused projects.

Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools.

Experience managing external vendors, including performance tracking and issue resolution.

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and drive alignment across technical and non-technical

stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.

Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) required.

SAFe certification or PMP.

Experience working in government, public sector, or regulated environments.

Experience working on multi-phased COTS implementations

Work Environment & Tools:

Azure DevOps, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Hybrid work model, predominantly remote.

Required Skills

Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in Agile/Scrum environments

Experience managing integration or data focused projects

Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools

Experience managing external vendors, including performance tracking and issue resolution

Preferred Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) required
  • SAFe certification or PMP
  • Experience working in government, public sector, or regulated environments
  • Experience working on multi-phased COTS implementations
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