IT Project Manager

Qualifications

IT PROJECT MANAGER

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on April 9, 2026.

Pay Grade: 116

Annual Salary Range: $89,600 - $132,100

The successful candidate’s placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role. The placement shall not exceed the midpoint of the salary range, which is $110,850 annually.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

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Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division

Information Technology / Business Insights and Solutions

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Number

RC# 902439

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position manages all aspects of Information Technology (IT) programs and projects of various sizes and complexity to ensure successful delivery and alignment with enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. Communicates with all stakeholders to define success metrics as well as discuss status updates, risks and outcomes.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Plans, coordinates, and leads teams on IT projects; from initiation through implementation and delivery of desired outcomes, including the management of scope and schedule.
• Aligns and gathers requirements using established project management methods. Manages documentation; functional requirements; and reports, flowcharts, and diagrams used to meet milestones and track project objectives.
• Manages project schedule, costs, quality, resources, change requests, risks, and issues by developing project management artifacts such as project plans, cost analysis worksheets, and risks and issues logs.
• Uses various methods to coordinate communication with all sponsors and stakeholders and provide progress updates and/or other pertinent information.
• Determines, plans and coordinates training and testing efforts needed for project team members and end-users.
• Participates in the preparation and analysis of bid invitations, request for proposals, and vendor quotes for IT-related services and solutions.
• Facilitates and leads meetings with the project team, stakeholders and IT resources Prepares and maintains progress, project status and problem resolution reports.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in IT project management, IT business analysis or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification.

Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or related field.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor’s degree).

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications

Project Management Professional certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire.

Additional

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review

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This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.