AZDOR - Project Manager

Looking for local Arizona Residents only.

Phoenix, AZ - IT - AZDOR # 7881- Agency Support Division (ASD) - Program Manager - Senior Program Manager .

This posting will be closed on 8/21 @ 3:00pm.

Duration- 1 Years from projected start date

• MUST HAVES:
  • Have experience implementing COTs Product
  • Worked multiple go lives
  • Leadership Capability as PMs will report to them
  • Proven experience managing large enterprise software implementations is required
  • Looking for candidates who have experience with ERP systems and CRM

Job Description:

• Position is hybrid - primarily remote but will come into the office periodically.
• Managers will be conducting a plagiarism check on all resumes prior to interviews.

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies to play a key lead role in the delivery of a large enterprise software solution.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in organizing teams to deliver technical solutions, experience leading a team of project managers, organizing multi-years programs with multiple releases, strong communication skills, and vendor coordination. You will be responsible for ensuring the State technical responsibilities are met in a timely fashion and provide Agile coaching to create self-sustaining Agile teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of all technical aspects of software -focused projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Provide guidance and support to a team of project managers supporting a large enterprise software implementation that is led by a Vendor, but the Department has technical responsibility for activities such as data conversion support, data cleansing, legacy system retirement, DevSecOps, security, infrastructure, and integration.
• Promote Agile best practices, act as a change agent to foster an Agile culture and help teams improve their Agile maturity and performance.
• Facilitate all Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to integrate an External Information System with on-prem or external systems.
• 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.
• Assist teams on mapping technical and architectural dependencies, especially related to cloud, security, and infrastructure services.
• Develop, maintain and execute risk management plans.
• Responsible for ensuring 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.

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in Agile/Scrum environments
• Proven experience managing large enterprise software implementations is required
• Experience building teams, defining effective organization structures, and organizing work to complete a scope of work is required
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools
• Large consulting firm experience is preferred
• Experience managing external vendors, including performance tracking and issue resolution
• Experience with compliance and regulatory standards such as NIST and FedRAMP
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills