Posting Date 08/13/26 Application Deadline 08/17/26
Pay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max $86,500.00 - $101,125.00 - $115,750.00 - $145,000.00 Job Type Unclassified Department Sheriff About the Position The IT Project Manager provides the coordination, direction, and implementation of information technology projects. This position includes maintaining the organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing IT best practices. The Project Manager supports the Technology Bureau by understanding the organization’s goals, strategies and a commitment to serve our clients/stakeholders. Position
Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Experience
Three (3) years of managing IT projects or IT business systems analysis involving project planning through completion. OR Combined education and experience qualifications Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis. Other requirements In order to be considered for employment with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, successful candidates must not have a revoked or suspended driver’s license. Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA. Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review. Our Preferred Candidate has Master’s degree in business administration or IT related field. Seven (7) years of experience managing complex projects.
Experience
with project management of complex projects or programs software and infrastructure.
Experience
in deploying Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) applications and systems.
Experience
in deploying Software as a service (SaaS) applications and systems.
Experience
with agile methodology and run agile software programs or projects.
Experience
with deploying system upgrades or releases and release management.
Experience
with Organizational Change Management (OCM). Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent. Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO: Growth and stability since 1871 Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month Vision insurance Dental Insurance Pet Insurance Life Insurance Paid Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day Three weeks of vacation PTO accrual your first year (rollover!) Two weeks of Sick time PTO accrual your first year (rollover!) Pension: Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System Paid Parental leaves (birth/adoption) 30% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees. Professional Development Assistance Tuition reimbursement Access to free County gyms Employee Discounts Learn more at
Benefits
Overview Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.) Oversees various system projects of moderate size and complexity. Develops and manages project scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing, and outside vendors. Sets priorities, coordinates, and reports on the activities of the project team. Oversees development of business requirement specifications. Confirms that testing of all project programs, systems, or modules is accomplished. Verifies completion of all project documentation. Ensures that all necessary data feed and system integration requirements are considered. Coordinates all activities required for project implementation; establishes and maintains accurate plans, time estimates, and schedules. Promotes adherence to established schedule, quality, and budgetary metrics. Tracks project milestones. Manages project scope and change control, escalating when necessary. Collects and reports data as required for departmental reports and statistics. Coordinates project team communications with users, associates, and supervisors for complete, timely, and accurate information. Prioritizes work and manages time constraints to meet agreed targets. Assists management in evaluating technology issues, policies, and procedures. Manages project progress and adapts work as required. Manages relations with resources and stakeholders. Designs a risk mitigation plan. Optimizes and improves processes and the overall approach when necessary. Assists and mentors other team members and directs workflow. Supervises staff when assigned by commander (e.g., manages employee performance, performs appraisals).
Working Conditions
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages. Work is performed in a home or department office with a hybrid teleworking schedule available. Tasks frequently involve periods of sitting with computer work, teamwork, thoroughness, and attention to detail in completing work tasks. Requires occasional travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday. Position requires the ability to work after hours, weekends, and holidays occasionally as needed. Work environment Indoors Rarely outdoors or in temperatures above 90 degrees Conditions may rarely include confined area, outdoors, isolation, dim or bright lighting, high noise level Physical environment Sitting, standing, walking Driving a vehicle Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading Lifting floor to waist five (5) pounds Lifting waist to shoulder five (5) pounds Lifting shoulder to overhead five (5) pounds Carrying a weight of five (5) pounds for a distance of 5 feet Pushing/pulling a weight of five (5) pounds for a distance of 5 feet Social environment High volume of work Handling multiple or complicated tasks Accuracy Decision making, concentration/vigilance Teamwork Condition frequently includes interruptions, time pressures, frequently changing or unscheduled tasks, working in close physical proximity with others Conditions may rarely include emergencies, isolation, public contact, overtime/rotating shifts Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Project management principles and methodologies. Skill in Communicating complex technical concepts effectively in oral and written format with all levels of customers, including business stakeholders and technical staff. Correlating complex business processes with optimum technology solutions. Using various project management tools and techniques. Managing various project elements simultaneously with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to Plan, organize, monitor, control, and implement information systems projects. Establish successful working relationships with individuals from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical expertise. Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats with all levels of employees. Work independently to address a wide variety of situations with minimal supervision. Manage stressful situations with diplomacy and apply conflict resolution skills. Lead by example and direct the workflow of others. SELECTION PROCEDURE: The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources. All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices. Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!